The distance between Gapyeong and Taebaek is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gapyeong to Taebaek by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.
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Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Taebaek.
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There are several options for getting from Gapyeong to Taebaek by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).
The distance between Gapyeong and Taebaek is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Gapyeong and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gapyeong to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Gapyeong and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gapyeong and Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gapyeong to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gapyeong and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gapyeong and Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gapyeong to Taebaek. 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 4h 30m.
bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Gapyeong and Taebaek. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gapyeong to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Taebaek. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gapyeong and Taebaek. The distance is around 226km (140 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 Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | ₩28,830($22) | every 4 hours | 306km (190 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | ₩38,005($29) | every 3 hours | 277km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | ₩44,555($34) | on demand | 226km (140 miles) |
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TxBus
The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.