How to travel from Gurye to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Gunsan is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩7,865($6)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
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Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gunsan.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩131,045($100)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance137km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Gunsan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩7,865 ($6) and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between Gurye and Gunsan is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Gurye and Gunsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Gunsan is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩7,865 ($6).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩7,865 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Gunsan. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Gunsan. 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 1h 40m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gurye and Gunsan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Gunsan. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Gurye Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Gurye and Gunsan. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m 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 Gunsan. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Gunsan Station. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. 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 Gurye and Gunsan. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Gunsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ₩7,865 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Gunsan

Transport options from Gurye to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
₩7,865($6)
every 3 hours140km (87 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
₩11,795($9)
once daily142km (88 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
₩131,045($100)
on demand137km (85 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
₩27,520($21)
on demand137km (85 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan