How to travel from Gumi to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Hongcheon is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gumi to Hongcheon by bus, train, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Hongcheon by bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩49,795 ($38).

The distance between Gumi and Hongcheon is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Gumi and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gumi and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gumi and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gumi and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Hongcheon. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. 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 Gumi and Hongcheon. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

How do I get from Gumi to Hongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Hongcheon

Transport options from Gumi to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩32,760($25)
hourly320km (199 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 35m
₩30,140($23)
4 times a day301km (187 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩35,380($27)
hourly351km (218 miles)
Train to Suwon Station, bus4h 45m
₩40,625($31)
every 3 hours359km (223 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩49,795($38)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon