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.
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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Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu then take the train to Gimcheon Station.
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Take a taxi to Gimcheon.
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+ 1 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | ₩18,345($14) | hourly | 204km (127 miles) |
Train to Gimcheon Station | 2h 20m | ₩9,175($7) | hourly | 178km (110 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 10m | ₩14,415($11) | hourly | 176km (109 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 50m | ₩209,670($160) | on demand | 170km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | ₩34,070($26) | on demand | 170km (106 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ko Bus
The following major airports near Gimcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.