The distance between Gunsan and Gangneung is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gunsan to Gangneung by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Gangneung Station.
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Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.
Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Gangneung.
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There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Gangneung by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩140,215 ($105).
The distance between Gunsan and Gangneung is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Gunsan and Gangneung by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Gangneung is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩140,215 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Gangneung. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station and Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Korail run train services between Gunsan and Gangneung. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gunsan and Gangneung. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Gangneung. 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 4h 35m.
bus Tago, TxBus, Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gunsan and Gangneung. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gunsan to Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Gunsan and Gangneung. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Gangneung is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 5m | ₩140,215($105) | every 4 hours | 844km (524 miles) |
Train | 3h 30m | ₩49,795($38) | every 3 hours | 458km (284 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ₩35,380($27) | every 4 hours | 394km (245 miles) |
Bus via Seoul Central City Bus Terminal | 5h 15m | ₩40,625($31) | hourly | 420km (261 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ₩70,765($54) | on demand | 366km (227 miles) |
bus Tago
TxBus
Easy Ticket
Ko Bus
Jin Air
Jeju Air
The following major airports near Gangneung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.