How to travel from Gumi to Gurye, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Gurye is around 200km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GuryeGumi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station then Iksan Station and then to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Gurye.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gurye-gun.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance200km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Gurye

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Gurye by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩39,315 ($30).

The distance between Gumi and Gurye is around 200km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Gumi and Gurye by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Gurye is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩39,315 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Gurye, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Gurye. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gumi to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station, Osong Station and Iksan Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gumi and Gurye. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Gumi and Gurye. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gumi and Gurye. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Gurye. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station then Iksan Station and then to Guryegu Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gurye is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Gurye. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Gumi and Gurye. The distance is around 200km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Gurye is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Gurye

Transport options from Gumi to Gurye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
₩26,210($20)
every 2 hours353km (219 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
₩28,830($22)
twice daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩39,315($30)
on demand200km (125 miles)

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Airports near Gurye

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Gurye
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Gurye
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Gurye