How to travel from Gunsan to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Iksan is around 21km (13 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gunsan 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.

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

🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration18min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩1,310($1)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Iksan.

  • Duration20min
  • Departshourly
Operated by

TxBus

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3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Iksan.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance26km (16 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Iksan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 20min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩1,310 ($1).

The distance between Gunsan and Iksan is around 21km (13 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 19km (12 miles)

It takes around 18min to get from Gunsan and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 18min and will set you back approx ₩1,310 ($1).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Iksan. It typically takes around 18min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gunsan and Iksan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 18min.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gunsan and Iksan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 18min, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 20min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gunsan and Iksan with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 20min.

TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Gunsan and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 20min 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 18min.

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 Gunsan and Iksan. The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 18min and will usually cost around ₩1,310 ($1).

How do I get from Gunsan to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Iksan

Transport options from Gunsan to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18min
₩1,310($1)
every 3 hours21km (13 miles)
Bus
20min
hourly25km (15 miles)
Taxi
23min
₩30,140($23)
on demand26km (16 miles)
Drive
23min
₩5,240($4)
on demand26km (16 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