How to travel from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Pyeongchang is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang by bus, taxi 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 Pyeongchang.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Gimcheon and Pyeongchang is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Gimcheon and Pyeongchang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gimcheon and Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimcheon and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang. 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 5h 20m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Pyeongchang. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

How do I get from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Gimcheon to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 20m
₩41,935($32)
5 times a day388km (241 miles)
Taxi
2h 35m
₩222,775($170)
on demand181km (112 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩35,380($27)
on demand181km (112 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang