How to travel from Gurye to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Taebaek is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

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

💰 Cheapest
1
3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance358km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Taebaek by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩69,455 ($53).

The distance between Gurye and Taebaek is around 358km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Gurye and Taebaek 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 Taebaek is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩69,455 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Taebaek. 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 4h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gurye and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Taebaek. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju and Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Gurye Bus Terminal, Jeonbuk Express, Cheongju Bus Terminal, Easy Ticket and TxBus run regular bus services between Gurye and Taebaek. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m 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 Taebaek. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 358km (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 Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Taebaek

Transport options from Gurye to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
₩35,380($27)
every 4 hours419km (260 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
₩49,795($38)
once daily423km (263 miles)
Bus via Jeonju7h 45m
₩62,900($48)
once daily522km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩69,455($53)
on demand358km (222 miles)

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Airports near Taebaek

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Taebaek