How to travel from Gimcheon to Hongcheon, South Korea

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.

5 routes found

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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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance242km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Hongcheon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gimcheon to Hongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Hongcheon

Transport options from Gimcheon to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
₩35,380($27)
5 times a day326km (203 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
3h 15m
₩35,380($27)
hourly328km (204 miles)
Train to Suwon Station, bus4h 30m
₩38,005($29)
every 3 hours336km (209 miles)
Train to Sintanjin Station, bus5h 15m
₩22,275($17)
4 times a day305km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩47,175($36)
on demand242km (151 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon