How to travel from Gimpo to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Taean is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gimpo to Taean by plane, subway, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩129,735($100)
Operated by

Air Busan

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ulsan Station then take the bus to S-Oil Corp.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩61,590($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance418km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Taean

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Taean by plane, subway, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩61,590 ($47) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩129,735 ($100).

The distance between Gimpo and Taean is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Gimpo and Taean by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Taean is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩129,735 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩61,590 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Taean. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Seoul Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gimpo and Taean. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Taean. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimpo to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal, Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimpo and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gimpo and Taean. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and arrive at Ulsan (USN). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Gimpo and Taean with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Air Busan and Korean Air fly between Gimpo and Taean. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Ulsan (USN). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Gimpo to Taean typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Ulsan (USN).

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Taean. The distance is around 418km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Taean is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩129,735 ($100).

How do I get from Gimpo to Taean

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Taean

Transport options from Gimpo to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
1h 35m
₩129,735($100)
every 15 mins349km (217 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 25m
₩191,325($145)
every 15 mins391km (243 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
₩76,005($58)
every 30 mins412km (256 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
₩577,900($440)
every 30 mins460km (286 miles)
Train
3h 35m
₩64,210($49)
hourly456km (283 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
₩64,210($49)
every 20 mins415km (258 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
₩61,590($47)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
₩81,245($62)
on demand418km (260 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean