How to travel from Gimpo to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Gimcheon is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gimpo to Gimcheon by train, car and plane. 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 Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)

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Fly to Ulsan (USN), train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN) then take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩116,630($89)
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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Gimcheon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩52,415 ($40).

The distance between Gimpo and Gimcheon is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Gimpo and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gimpo and Gimcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Gimcheon. We recommend that you drive to Gimcheon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo to Gimcheon. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Gimcheon. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Gimcheon

Transport options from Gimpo to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩28,830($22)
hourly279km (173 miles)
Train to Gimcheon Station3h 10m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours264km (164 miles)
Fly to Ulsan (USN), train + 1 similar
3h 45m
₩116,630($89)
hourly509km (316 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
₩65,520($50)
hourly519km (323 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Gimcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gimcheon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Gimcheon