How to travel from Donghae to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Gimpo is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Donghae to Gimpo by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Gimpo by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Donghae and Gimpo is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Donghae and Gimpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Gimpo is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Gimpo. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Korail run train services between Donghae and Gimpo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Donghae and Gimpo. We recommend that you drive to Gimpo-si. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donghae to Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Donghae and Gimpo. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Gimpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Gimpo

Transport options from Donghae to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
₩34,070($26)
4 times a day285km (177 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand284km (176 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