How to travel from Donghae to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Gimcheon is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Donghae to Gimcheon by 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 Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Gimcheon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Gimcheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩49,795 ($38).

The distance between Donghae and Gimcheon is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Donghae and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Donghae and Gimcheon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Donghae and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Donghae and Gimcheon. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donghae to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Donghae and Gimcheon. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₩52,415 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Gimcheon

Transport options from Donghae to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
₩52,415($40)
4 times a day500km (311 miles)
Train via Yeongju Station5h 10m
₩14,415($11)
every 20 mins252km (156 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
₩45,865($35)
twice daily470km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩49,795($38)
on demand254km (158 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