How to travel from Gunsan to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Taebaek is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance337km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Taebaek by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩65,520 ($50).

The distance between Gunsan and Taebaek is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Gunsan and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩65,520 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Taebaek. 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 4h 15m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gunsan and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gunsan and Taebaek. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m 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 Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju and then to Taebaek. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 337km (209 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 Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Taebaek

Transport options from Gunsan to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours323km (201 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
₩41,935($32)
once daily366km (228 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩65,520($50)
on demand337km (209 miles)

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Airports near Taebaek

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Taebaek