How to travel from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan by bus, subway, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GunsanBukhansan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
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Bus to Gupabal Station Exit 2, train

Take the bus to Gupabal Station Exit 2 then take the train to Suseo Station then Iksan Station and then to Gunsan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance224km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan by bus, subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan by bus and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan. We recommend that you drive to Gunsan. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance, Gupabal Station Exit 2 and Incheon Int'l Airport T1. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Airport Limousine Korea, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongnimmun Station then take the train to Express Bus Terminal Station then take the bus to Gunsan. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bukhansan National Park and Gunsan. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan is to take the bus and then take the underground which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Transport options from Bukhansan National Park to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 45m
₩45,865($35)
hourly313km (194 miles)
Bus to Gupabal Station Exit 2, train + 2 similar
3h 20m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours259km (161 miles)
Bus and Train4h 20m
₩24,900($19)
every 30 mins230km (143 miles)
Bus to Seoul Station, Train5h 10m
₩17,035($13)
every 3 hours248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩36,690($28)
on demand224km (139 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

The following major airports near Gunsan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan