How to travel from Gunsan to Andong, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Andong is around 257km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Andong.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Andong Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Drive

Drive to Andong.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance257km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Andong

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Andong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Gunsan and Andong is around 257km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Gunsan and Andong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Andong is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Andong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Andong. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station, Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gunsan and Andong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Gunsan and Andong. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gunsan and Andong. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gunsan to Andong. We recommend that you take the bus to Daejeon and then to Andong. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Andong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Andong. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Gunsan and Andong. The distance is around 257km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Andong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Gunsan to Andong

Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Andong

Transport options from Gunsan to Andong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours281km (175 miles)
Train
3h 30m
₩30,140($23)
every 4 hours322km (200 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
₩41,935($32)
on demand257km (159 miles)

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Airports near Andong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Andong
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Andong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Andong