How to travel from Cheonan to Gumi, South Korea

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Gumi Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gumi.

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

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gumi.

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

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Gumi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cheonan to Gumi

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Gumi

Transport options from Cheonan to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
₩17,035($13)
every 3 hours159km (99 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
₩17,035($13)
hourly171km (106 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩32,760($25)
on demand167km (104 miles)

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Airports near Gumi

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Gumi
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi