How to travel from Daejeon to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Gumi is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daejeon 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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Gumi Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gumi.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gumi.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance112km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Gumi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).

The distance between Daejeon and Gumi is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Daejeon and Gumi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Gumi is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Gumi. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Daejeon and Gumi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Gumi. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon 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 3hrs.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daejeon and Gumi. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs 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 Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Gumi Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Daejeon and Gumi. The distance is around 112km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩5,240 ($4).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Gumi

Transport options from Daejeon to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
₩5,240($4)
hourly116km (72 miles)
Bus
3hrs
₩15,725($12)
hourly169km (105 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩144,150($110)
on demand112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩22,275($17)
on demand112km (70 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