How to travel from Gimcheon to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Gangneung is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Gangneung 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 Daejeon Station then Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)

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Bus

Take the bus to North Daegu and then to Gangneung.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Gangneung by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Gimcheon and Gangneung is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Gimcheon and Gangneung by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Gangneung is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimcheon and Gangneung. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimcheon to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gimcheon and Gangneung. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Gangneung. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in North Daegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Gangneung. Buses run every 4 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 Gimcheon to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station then Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gimcheon and Gangneung. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Gangneung is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Gangneung

Transport options from Gimcheon to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
₩48,485($37)
hourly469km (291 miles)
Train via Seoul Station4h 25m
₩51,105($39)
every 3 hours454km (282 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩35,380($27)
every 4 hours339km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩60,280($46)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Gangneung

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Gangneung
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gangneung
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Gangneung