How to travel from Donghae to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Gumi is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Donghae to Gumi 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 Gumi Station.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • 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 Gumi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Gumi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Donghae and Gumi is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Donghae and Gumi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Gumi is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Gumi. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Gumi. 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 60m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Donghae and Gumi. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Gumi. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Donghae and Gumi. Buses run hourly and take around 6hrs 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 Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Donghae and Gumi. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ₩52,415 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Gumi

Transport options from Donghae to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
₩52,415($40)
4 times a day523km (325 miles)
Train via Yeongju Station5h 30m
₩15,725($12)
every 20 mins275km (171 miles)
Bus
6hrs
₩47,175($36)
hourly481km (299 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩47,175($36)
on demand241km (150 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