How to travel from Gimhae to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Gimhae and Hwaseong is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Dongtan SRT.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩103,525($79)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Hwaseong by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Gimhae and Hwaseong is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gimhae and Hwaseong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Hwaseong is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimhae and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimhae to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeo Station, Gupo Station, Busan Station and Dongtan SRT. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gimhae and Hwaseong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gimhae and Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimhae to Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Gimhae and Hwaseong. The distance is around 384km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Hwaseong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩103,525 ($79).

How do I get from Gimhae to Hwaseong

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Hwaseong

Transport options from Gimhae to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩49,795($38)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Fly to Incheon (ICN), bus3h 25m
₩799,365($610)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train
3h 20m
₩103,525($79)
hourly434km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
₩74,695($57)
on demand384km (239 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong