The distance between Gimcheon and Hongcheon is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Hongcheon by train, bus, 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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Take the bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.
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Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.
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There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Hongcheon by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).
The distance between Gimcheon and Hongcheon is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Gimcheon and Hongcheon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gimcheon and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimcheon and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
bus Tago, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Hongcheon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimcheon to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gimcheon and Hongcheon. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 20m | ₩35,380($27) | 5 times a day | 326km (203 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 15m | ₩35,380($27) | hourly | 328km (204 miles) |
Train to Suwon Station, bus | 4h 30m | ₩38,005($29) | every 3 hours | 336km (209 miles) |
Train to Sintanjin Station, bus | 5h 15m | ₩22,275($17) | 4 times a day | 305km (189 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ₩47,175($36) | on demand | 242km (151 miles) |
TxBus
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Cheongju City Bus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Suseo High Speed Railway
Seoul Metro
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.