How to travel from Gurye to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Icheon is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gurye to Icheon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Jeonju

Take the bus to Jeonju then Cheongju and then to Icheon.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Icheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Gurye and Icheon is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Icheon is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Icheon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gurye and Icheon. Trains depart every 2 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 Icheon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju and Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Gurye Bus Terminal, Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gurye and Icheon. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Icheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Icheon. The distance is around 279km (173 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 Gurye to Icheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Icheon

Transport options from Gurye to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩86,490($66)
every 2 hours450km (279 miles)
Train to Jinju Station, plane and bus4h 10m
₩93,040($71)
4 times a day476km (296 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩34,070($26)
every 2 hours364km (226 miles)
Train to Suwon Station5hrs
₩20,965($16)
every 4 hours392km (244 miles)
Bus via Jeonju + 1 similar
5hrs
₩28,830($22)
once daily295km (184 miles)
Bus5h 15m
₩36,690($28)
once daily352km (218 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon