How to travel from Gunsan to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Gimcheon is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
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bus Tago

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Gimcheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Gunsan and Gimcheon is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Gunsan and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station, Osong Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gunsan and Gimcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Gimcheon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gunsan and Gimcheon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 35m 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 Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Gimcheon. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Gimcheon

Transport options from Gunsan to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours234km (145 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
₩18,345($14)
5 times a day199km (123 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩38,005($29)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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Airports near Gimcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gimcheon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Gimcheon