The distance between Gumi and Hwaseong is around 237km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Gumi to Hwaseong by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hwaseong → Gumi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Suwon Station.
There are several options for getting from Gumi to Hwaseong by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 2h 50m. 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 ₩48,485 ($37).
The distance between Gumi and Hwaseong is around 237km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Gumi and Hwaseong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gumi to Hwaseong is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gumi to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suwon Station and Yamok Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gumi and Hwaseong. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gumi and Hwaseong. We recommend that you drive to Hwaseong-si. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Suwon Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gumi and Hwaseong. The distance is around 246km (153 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 Hwaseong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 50m | ₩43,245($33) | every 3 hours | 237km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ₩48,485($37) | on demand | 246km (153 miles) |
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