How to travel from Gimcheon to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Iksan is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Iksan by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IksanGimcheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)

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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Iksan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Gimcheon and Iksan is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Gimcheon and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Iksan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimcheon and Iksan. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimcheon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Osong Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gimcheon and Iksan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon and Gunsan. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Iksan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Iksan

Transport options from Gimcheon to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 60m
₩19,655($15)
hourly212km (132 miles)
Train via Sintanjin Station2h 30m
₩9,175($7)
every 3 hours182km (113 miles)
Bus
3hrs
₩18,345($14)
5 times a day225km (139 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩196,565($150)
on demand154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩30,140($23)
on demand154km (96 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan