How to travel from Gimpo to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Chuncheon is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimpo to Chuncheon by subway, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Wangsimni Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chuncheon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

International Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Chuncheon by subway, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Gimpo and Chuncheon is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Gimpo and Chuncheon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Chuncheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station and Wangsimni Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Seoul Metro and Korail run train services between Gimpo and Chuncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Gimpo and Chuncheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chuncheon. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo to Chuncheon. We recommend that you take the train to Wangsimni Station and then to Namchuncheon Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Gimpo and Chuncheon. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Chuncheon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

How do I get from Gimpo to Chuncheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Chuncheon

Transport options from Gimpo to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩11,795($9)
hourly126km (78 miles)
Taxi
1h 30m
₩170,355($130)
on demand140km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
₩27,520($21)
on demand140km (87 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