How to travel from Gangneung to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Gimpo is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gangneung 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 GimpoGangneung if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Gimpo by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 2h 40m.

The distance between Gangneung and Gimpo is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (118 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Gangneung and Gimpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Gimpo is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gangneung and Gimpo. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gangneung to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Korail run train services between Gangneung and Gimpo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Gangneung and Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung to Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Gangneung and Gimpo. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Gimpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Gimpo

Transport options from Gangneung to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
₩30,140($23)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand248km (154 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