How to travel from Gunsan to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Jeonju is around 47km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 34min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gunsan to Jeonju by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration34min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance47km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Jeonju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 50min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 34min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩3,930 ($3).

The distance between Gunsan and Jeonju is around 47km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Gunsan and Jeonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Jeonju is to take the train which takes around 34min and will set you back approx ₩3,930 ($3).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Jeonju, 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 34min and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 34min.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gunsan and Jeonju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 34min, 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gunsan and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 50min.

TxBus run regular bus services between Gunsan and Jeonju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 50min 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 Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeonju. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 47km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Jeonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Gunsan to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Jeonju

Transport options from Gunsan to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
34min
₩3,930($3)
every 3 hours47km (29 miles)
Bus
50min
every 4 hours49km (30 miles)
Taxi
42min
₩52,415($40)
on demand47km (29 miles)
Drive
42min
₩7,865($6)
on demand47km (29 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju