How to travel from Gimcheon to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Chuncheon is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Chuncheon by bus, train, subway 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 Daejeon Station then Gwangmyeong Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Chuncheon Express bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Chuncheon by bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩52,415 ($40).

The distance between Gimcheon and Chuncheon is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Gimcheon and Chuncheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Chuncheon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Gimcheon and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimcheon to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station, Gwangmyeong Station and Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Gimcheon and Chuncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Gimcheon and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Chuncheon. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimcheon to Chuncheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Chuncheon Express bus Terminal. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Chuncheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Gimcheon and Chuncheon. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Chuncheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Chuncheon

Transport options from Gimcheon to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩34,070($26)
hourly339km (211 miles)
Train via Seoul Station4h 30m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours323km (201 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩30,140($23)
twice daily320km (199 miles)
Bus via Cheongju5h 40m
₩34,070($26)
once daily315km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Chuncheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Chuncheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Chuncheon