How to travel from Gumi to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Iksan is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Iksan.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Iksan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Gumi and Iksan is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gumi and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Iksan is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gumi to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Osong Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gumi and Iksan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Gumi and Iksan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. 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 Gumi and Iksan. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Iksan

Transport options from Gumi to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
₩19,655($15)
hourly235km (146 miles)
Train via Sintanjin Station2h 45m
₩10,485($8)
every 3 hours205km (127 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
₩18,345($14)
every 20 mins210km (131 miles)
Taxi
2h 5m
₩222,775($170)
on demand182km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
₩35,380($27)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan