How to travel from Gimhae to Seongnam, South Korea

The distance between Gimhae and Seongnam is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gimhae to Seongnam 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.

👋 Also check out SeongnamGimhae 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 Taepyeong Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Seongnam.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Seongnam-si.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Seongnam

There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Seongnam by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Gimhae and Seongnam is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Gimhae and Seongnam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Seongnam is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Seongnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimhae and Seongnam. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimhae to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeo Station, Gupo Station, Busan Station, Suseo SRT and Suseo Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gimhae and Seongnam. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3hrs, 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 Seongnam. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimhae to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Masan, Daejeon and Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Masan Intercity Bus Terminal and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gimhae and Seongnam. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 45m 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 Seongnam. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Taepyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Seongnam is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Seongnam. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Seongnam is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩53,730 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Seongnam

Transport options from Gimhae to Seongnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩56,350($43)
every 30 mins382km (237 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 40m
₩570,040($435)
hourly433km (269 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
₩53,730($41)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train to Suwon Station4h 50m
₩44,555($34)
every 4 hours409km (254 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
₩36,690($28)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
₩69,455($53)
on demand357km (222 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Seongnam

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Seongnam
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Seongnam
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seongnam