How to travel from Gimhae to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Gimhae and Chuncheon is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gimhae to Chuncheon by train, subway, 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 ChuncheonGimhae if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Yongsan Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Chuncheon Express bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Chuncheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Gimhae and Chuncheon is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Gimhae and Chuncheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Chuncheon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimhae and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimhae to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeo Station, Gupo Station, Busan Station, Osong Station and Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Gimhae and Chuncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Chuncheon. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimhae to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimhae and Chuncheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 10m 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 Chuncheon. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Namchuncheon Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Chuncheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Chuncheon. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Chuncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Chuncheon

Transport options from Gimhae to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
₩57,660($44)
hourly455km (283 miles)
Fly to Incheon (ICN), train3h 45m
₩801,985($610)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
₩81,245($62)
every 4 hours510km (317 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩60,280($46)
hourly537km (334 miles)
Train via Seoul Station5h 10m
₩53,730($41)
hourly487km (303 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
₩43,245($33)
every 4 hours468km (291 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩74,695($57)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Chuncheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Chuncheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Chuncheon