How to travel from Gapyeong to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Gapyeong and Gunsan is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gapyeong to Gunsan 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 Yongsan Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then Daejeon and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gapyeong and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Gapyeong to Gunsan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩32,760 ($25).

The distance between Gapyeong and Gunsan is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Gapyeong and Gunsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gapyeong to Gunsan is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Gapyeong and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gapyeong and Gunsan. 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gapyeong and Gunsan. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gapyeong to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and Daejeon. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gapyeong and Gunsan. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 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 Gunsan. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Gunsan. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gapyeong to Gunsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gapyeong and Gunsan

Transport options from Gapyeong to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours302km (188 miles)
Train via Yongsan Station4h 20m
₩19,655($15)
every 3 hours297km (184 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩34,070($26)
every 3 hours339km (211 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
₩52,415($40)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan