How to travel from Gurye to Suwon, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Suwon is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gurye to Suwon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
Operated by

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Train via Iksan Station

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Suwon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Suwon.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Suwon

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Suwon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩81,245 ($62).

The distance between Gurye and Suwon is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Gurye and Suwon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Suwon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩81,245 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Suwon, 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 Suwon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gurye and Suwon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gurye and Suwon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Suwon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Suwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Gurye Bus Terminal, TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gurye and Suwon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m 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 Suwon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Suwon Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Suwon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Suwon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suwon. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Suwon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Suwon

Transport options from Gurye to Suwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
₩81,245($62)
every 2 hours419km (260 miles)
Train via Iksan Station + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩26,210($20)
every 4 hours294km (183 miles)
Train3h 50m
₩17,035($13)
every 4 hours326km (203 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
₩30,140($23)
once daily267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
₩52,415($40)
on demand268km (167 miles)

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Airports near Suwon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Suwon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Suwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Suwon