How to travel from Cheonan to Gapyeong, South Korea

The distance between Cheonan and Gapyeong is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cheonan to Gapyeong 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 Yongsan Station and then to Gapyeong Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Gapyeong.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gapyeong.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Gapyeong.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Gapyeong

There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Gapyeong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Cheonan and Gapyeong is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (74 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Cheonan and Gapyeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Gapyeong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Gapyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheonan and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cheonan to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Cheonan and Gapyeong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Cheonan and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheonan to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Cheonan and Gapyeong. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Gapyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Gapyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Gapyeong is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Cheonan and Gapyeong. The distance is around 147km (91 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 Cheonan to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Gapyeong

Transport options from Cheonan to Gapyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
₩13,105($10)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
₩17,035($13)
every 3 hours146km (91 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩183,460($140)
on demand147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩28,830($22)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Gapyeong

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Gapyeong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Gapyeong