How to travel from Gimhae to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Gimhae and Hongcheon is around 359km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Hapjeong Station and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩575,280($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance359km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Hongcheon by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the underground and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩69,455 ($53).

The distance between Gimhae and Hongcheon is around 359km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Gimhae and Hongcheon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Hongcheon is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩69,455 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Hongcheon, 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

There is no train service that runs between Gimhae and Hongcheon. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimhae and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimhae to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Masan, Daejeon and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Masan Intercity Bus Terminal, Ko Bus, TxBus, bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gimhae and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 15m 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. 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 Hongcheon. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩58,970 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Hongcheon

Transport options from Gimhae to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 40m
₩575,280($440)
hourly511km (317 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
₩93,040($71)
every 4 hours516km (321 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 20m
₩69,455($53)
every 30 mins462km (287 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
₩49,795($38)
hourly488km (303 miles)
Bus via Gyeongju6h 55m
₩43,245($33)
every 20 mins409km (254 miles)
Train and Bus
4hrs
₩58,970($45)
hourly477km (297 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₩70,765($54)
on demand359km (223 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon