How to travel from Gimpo to Jeongeup, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Jeongeup is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gimpo to Jeongeup by train, bus, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩79,935($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)

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Bus to Jeongeup

Take the bus to Jeongeup.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Jeongeup

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Jeongeup by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩79,935 ($61).

The distance between Gimpo and Jeongeup is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Gimpo and Jeongeup by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Jeongeup is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩79,935 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Jeongeup, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Seoul Station, Osong Station and Jeongeup Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gimpo and Jeongeup. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Gimpo and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimpo to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Express Bus Terminal Station, Jeonju and Jeongeup. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Easy Ticket, Jeonbuk Express and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimpo and Jeongeup. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo to Jeongeup. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Gimpo and Jeongeup. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Jeongeup

Transport options from Gimpo to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
₩79,935($61)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Fly to Yosu (RSU), train3h 30m
₩117,940($90)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩47,175($36)
every 2 hours298km (185 miles)
Train to Jeongeup Station3h 55m
₩45,865($35)
every 4 hours318km (198 miles)
Bus to Jeongeup + 1 similar
3h 60m
₩44,555($34)
every 20 mins281km (175 miles)
Bus4h 55m
₩40,625($31)
every 30 mins294km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
₩52,415($40)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup