The distance between Gimcheon and Donghae is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Donghae 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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Take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Donghae Station.
Take the bus to North Daegu and then to Gangneung.
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There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Donghae by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩49,795 ($38).
The distance between Gimcheon and Donghae is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Gimcheon and Donghae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Donghae is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimcheon and Donghae. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gimcheon to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongju Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gimcheon and Donghae. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Gimcheon and Donghae. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in North Daegu and Gangneung. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
TxBus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Donghae. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimcheon to Donghae. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Donghae Station. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Donghae is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Donghae. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Gimcheon and Donghae. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Donghae is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 60m | ₩14,415($11) | every 20 mins | 252km (156 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | ₩39,315($30) | every 4 hours | 381km (237 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ₩49,795($38) | on demand | 255km (159 miles) |
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The following major airports near Donghae offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.