How to travel from Donghae to Gimhae, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Gimhae is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Donghae to Gimhae by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Hoengseong Station, Fly

Take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gimhae (PUS).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩142,835($110)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Cheonan Asan Station and then to Busan Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩79,935($61)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Gimhae.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Gimhae

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Gimhae by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩58,970 ($45) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩142,835 ($110).

The distance between Donghae and Gimhae is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Donghae and Gimhae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Gimhae is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₩142,835 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Gimhae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩58,970 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Gimhae. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Gimhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station, Cheonan Asan Station, Busan Station, Gupo Station and Daejeo Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Donghae and Gimhae. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Gimhae. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Gimhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Donghae and Gimhae. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 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 Gimhae. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Gimhae is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Gimhae. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Gimhae. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Gimhae is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₩79,935 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Gimhae

Transport options from Donghae to Gimhae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hoengseong Station, Fly + 2 similar
3h 60m
₩142,835($110)
once daily899km (559 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
₩79,935($61)
4 times a day615km (382 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane4h 55m
₩821,645($625)
4 times a day662km (411 miles)
Train
5h 45m
₩79,935($61)
4 times a day698km (434 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
₩58,970($45)
every 4 hours618km (384 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩58,970($45)
on demand304km (189 miles)

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Airports near Gimhae

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

PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Gimhae
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Gimhae
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Gimhae