How to travel from Daegu to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Gimpo is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Daegu to Gimpo by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Pohong Station, Fly

Take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩115,320($88)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gimpo.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Gimpo by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩115,320 ($88).

The distance between Daegu and Gimpo is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (159 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Daegu and Gimpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Gimpo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩115,320 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Gimpo. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway, Seoul Metro and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Gimpo. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Daegu and Gimpo. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daegu and Gimpo. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Gupo Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Daegu and Gimpo. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Gimpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Gimpo

Transport options from Daegu to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pohong Station, Fly + 3 similar
2h 20m
₩115,320($88)
hourly408km (253 miles)
Train to Ulsan Station, Fly2h 60m
₩114,010($87)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
₩61,590($47)
hourly450km (279 miles)
Train to Gupo Station, Fly3h 45m
₩562,175($430)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Train + 2 similar
2h 25m
₩41,935($32)
every 2 hours310km (193 miles)
Train via Suseo SRT2h 55m
₩39,315($30)
every 30 mins318km (197 miles)
Train to Seoul Station3h 55m
₩39,315($30)
every 3 hours334km (208 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
₩34,070($26)
once daily339km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 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