How to travel from Gurye to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Pyeongchang is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gurye to Pyeongchang 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 PyeongchangGurye if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩76,005($58)
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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 Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩102,215($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Pyeongchang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩76,005 ($58).

The distance between Gurye and Pyeongchang is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Gurye and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₩76,005 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gurye and Pyeongchang. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju, Jeonju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Gurye Bus Terminal, Easy Ticket, TxBus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gurye and Pyeongchang. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. 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 Gurye and Pyeongchang. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩76,005 ($58).

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Transport options from Gurye to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
₩76,005($58)
every 4 hours366km (227 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 35m
₩102,215($78)
5 times a day557km (346 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
₩51,105($39)
once daily453km (281 miles)
Bus via Jeonju6h 55m
₩44,555($34)
once daily406km (252 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩69,455($53)
on demand357km (222 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang