How to travel from Gurye to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Gumi is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gurye to Gumi 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 GumiGurye if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Gumi.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Gumi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩39,315 ($30).

The distance between Gurye and Gumi is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gurye and Gumi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Gumi is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩39,315 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Gumi. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Daejeon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gurye and Gumi. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Gurye and Gumi. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Gurye Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gurye and Gumi. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gurye to Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gumi is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Gumi. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Gurye and Gumi. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Gumi

Transport options from Gurye to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩32,760($25)
every 4 hours353km (219 miles)
Train via Sintanjin Station4hrs
₩17,035($13)
5 times a day323km (201 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩28,830($22)
once daily279km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩39,315($30)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Gumi

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Gumi
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi