How to travel from Daejeon to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Gimpo is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Daejeon to Gimpo by subway, train, bus 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 Daejeon Station, Seoul Station then Gimpo Airport and then to Sau(Gimpo City Hall) Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gimpo.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Gimpo by subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩23,590 ($18).

The distance between Daejeon and Gimpo is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Daejeon and Gimpo by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Gimpo is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩23,590 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Gimpo. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 15 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station, Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Daejeon Transportation Corporation, Korail, Korail Mugunghwa, AREX and Seoul Metro run train services between Daejeon and Gimpo. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Daejeon and Gimpo. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon 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 3h 30m.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daejeon and Gimpo. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station, Seoul Station then Gimpo Airport and then to Sau(Gimpo City Hall) Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Daejeon and Gimpo. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Gimpo is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Gimpo

Transport options from Daejeon to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩23,590($18)
every 15 mins198km (123 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩22,275($17)
once daily202km (126 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩38,005($29)
on demand192km (119 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