How to travel from Gimcheon to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Jeonju is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Jeonju by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

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

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance160km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Jeonju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 2h 50m. 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 Jeonju is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Jeonju 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 Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimcheon and Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimcheon to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gimcheon and Jeonju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Jeonju. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 50m 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 Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Daejeon and then to Jeonju. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 160km (100 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 Jeonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

How do I get from Gimcheon to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Jeonju

Transport options from Gimcheon to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
₩22,275($17)
every 3 hours238km (148 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
₩18,345($14)
5 times a day163km (101 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩196,565($150)
on demand160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩31,450($24)
on demand160km (100 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju