How to travel from Gimhae to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Gimhae and Cheonan is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gimhae to Cheonan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Asan Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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Plane and Train

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheonan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Cheonan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Gimhae and Cheonan is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gimhae and Cheonan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Cheonan is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Gimhae and Cheonan. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimhae to Cheonan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeo Station, Gupo Station, Busan Station and Cheonan Asan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gimhae and Cheonan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Gimhae and Cheonan. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimhae to Cheonan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Masan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gimhae and Cheonan. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimhae to Cheonan. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Gimhae and Cheonan. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Cheonan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Cheonan

Transport options from Gimhae to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 35m
₩41,935($32)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Train to Cheonan Station3h 35m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours319km (198 miles)
Train to Cheonan Station4h 45m
₩18,345($14)
once daily352km (218 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩58,970($45)
every 30 mins440km (274 miles)
Fly to Incheon (ICN), Train2h 55m
₩575,280($440)
every 30 mins481km (299 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩34,070($26)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩58,970($45)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan