How to travel from Busan to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Gimpo is around 363km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Busan to Gimpo by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GimpoBusan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and then to Gimpo.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Busan to Gimpo by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Busan and Gimpo is around 363km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Busan and Gimpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Gimpo is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Gimpo. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Busan to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Busan and Gimpo. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Busan and Gimpo. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Busan to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Busan and Gimpo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Busan to Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Gimpo is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Gimpo. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Gimpo. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Gimpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Gimpo

Transport options from Busan to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
1h 50m
₩57,660($44)
every 30 mins363km (225 miles)
Train to Ulsan Station, Fly2h 35m
₩108,765($83)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Train to Hadan Station, plane2h 40m
₩558,245($425)
every 30 mins410km (255 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 60m
₩104,835($80)
every 30 mins413km (257 miles)
Train to Gwangyang Station, Fly3h 55m
₩110,075($84)
5 times a week537km (334 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
₩51,105($39)
every 30 mins449km (279 miles)
Train via Cheonan Asan Station3h 20m
₩51,105($39)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Train to Suseo SRT3h 35m
₩52,415($40)
every 30 mins445km (276 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
₩41,935($32)
once daily436km (271 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₩81,245($62)
on demand420km (261 miles)

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Airports near Gimpo

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Gimpo
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gimpo
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Gimpo