How to travel from Busan to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Gimcheon is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dongdaegu then take the train to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Navi Call

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Busan to Gimcheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩18,345 ($14).

The distance between Busan and Gimcheon is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Busan and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩18,345 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Busan and Gimcheon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 20m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Busan and Gimcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Busan and Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Busan to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Busan and Gimcheon. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

How do I get from Busan to Gimcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Gimcheon

Transport options from Busan to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩18,345($14)
hourly204km (127 miles)
Train to Gimcheon Station2h 20m
₩9,175($7)
hourly178km (110 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 10m
₩14,415($11)
hourly176km (109 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand170km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩34,070($26)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Gimcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gimcheon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Gimcheon