How to travel from Gapyeong to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Gapyeong and Cheonan is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gapyeong to Cheonan by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Cheonan Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Cheonan.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Smile Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance152km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gapyeong and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Gapyeong to Cheonan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Gapyeong and Cheonan is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (74 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Gapyeong and Cheonan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gapyeong to Cheonan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Gapyeong and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gapyeong and Cheonan. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gapyeong to Cheonan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gapyeong and Cheonan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Gapyeong and Cheonan. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gapyeong to Cheonan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Gapyeong and Cheonan. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gapyeong to Cheonan. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Cheonan Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Gapyeong and Cheonan. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gapyeong to Cheonan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gapyeong and Cheonan

Transport options from Gapyeong to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
₩13,105($10)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
₩17,035($13)
every 3 hours145km (90 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
₩183,460($140)
on demand152km (94 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
₩30,140($23)
on demand152km (94 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan