How to travel from Daegu to Gurye, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Gurye is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daegu to Gurye by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Iksan Station and then to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Gurye.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gurye-gun.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Hanmaeum Call Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gurye-gun.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance165km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Gurye

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Gurye by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Daegu and Gurye is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Daegu and Gurye by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Gurye is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Gurye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Gurye. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Osong Station and Iksan Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Gurye. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Gurye. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Daegu and Gurye. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m 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 Gurye. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then Iksan Station and then to Guryegu Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gurye is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Gurye. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Gurye. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Gurye is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Gurye

Transport options from Daegu to Gurye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
₩36,690($28)
every 2 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
₩28,830($22)
every 20 mins288km (179 miles)
Taxi
2hrs
₩209,670($160)
on demand165km (103 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩32,760($25)
on demand165km (103 miles)

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Airports near Gurye

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Gurye
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Gurye
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Gurye