The distance between Cheonan and Gumi is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cheonan to Gumi 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 Gumi Station.
Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gumi.
Multiple bus operators
Take a taxi to Gumi.
Cheonan Happy call
There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Gumi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 1h 50m.
The distance between Cheonan and Gumi is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Cheonan and Gumi 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 Gumi is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheonan and Gumi. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cheonan and Gumi with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 50m.
Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Cheonan and Gumi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheonan and Gumi. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheonan to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Cheonan and Gumi. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Gumi Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Gumi is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Gumi. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cheonan and Gumi. The distance is around 167km (104 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 Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | ₩17,035($13) | every 3 hours | 159km (99 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | ₩17,035($13) | hourly | 171km (106 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 50m | ₩209,670($160) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | ₩32,760($25) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
TxBus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
The following major airports near Gumi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.