How to travel from Gimcheon to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Jecheon is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Jecheon 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 JecheonGimcheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Teisen.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Jecheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Gimcheon and Jecheon is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Gimcheon and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Jecheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimcheon and Jecheon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimcheon to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongju Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gimcheon and Jecheon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Jecheon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Jecheon. Buses run twice daily 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jecheon. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Jecheon

Transport options from Gimcheon to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩13,105($10)
5 times a day178km (110 miles)
Train via Daejeon Station3hrs
₩15,725($12)
every 3 hours239km (148 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩36,690($28)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩183,460($140)
on demand148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩28,830($22)
on demand148km (92 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon