How to travel from Gunsan to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Yeongcheon is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gunsan to Yeongcheon by train, bus 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 Iksan Station, Osong Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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2
3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon then Dongdaegu and then to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Yeongcheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Gunsan and Yeongcheon is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Gunsan and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station, Osong Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gunsan and Yeongcheon. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gunsan and Yeongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 15m 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station, Osong Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Gunsan to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours306km (190 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
₩28,830($22)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand284km (176 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon