How to travel from Dongducheon to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Dongducheon and Gimcheon is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dongducheon to Gimcheon by subway, train, 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

Take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE) then take the train to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩424,580($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dongducheon and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Dongducheon to Gimcheon by subway, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).

The distance between Dongducheon and Gimcheon is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Dongducheon and Gimcheon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dongducheon to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Dongducheon and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dongducheon and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dongducheon to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Dongducheon and Gimcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dongducheon and Gimcheon. We recommend that you drive to Gimcheon. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dongducheon to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE) then take the train to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Dongducheon and Gimcheon. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dongducheon to Gimcheon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dongducheon and Gimcheon

Transport options from Dongducheon to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
₩24,900($19)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Train via Seoul Station3h 35m
₩27,520($21)
every 3 hours279km (173 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
₩424,580($325)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
₩51,105($39)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Gimcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gimcheon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Gimcheon