How to travel from Gurye to Yeoju, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Yeoju is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gurye to Yeoju by train, subway, 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 YeojuGurye 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 Yeoju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩87,800($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju then Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Yeoju.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Yeoju.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Yeoju

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Yeoju by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Gurye and Yeoju is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Gurye and Yeoju by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Yeoju is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Yeoju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Yeoju. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Yeoju. 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 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Seoul Metro run train services between Gurye and Yeoju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Yeoju. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Yeoju. 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 25m.

Gurye Bus Terminal, Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gurye and Yeoju. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m 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 Yeoju. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Yeoju. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Yeoju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Yeoju. 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 Yeoju. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Yeoju is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Yeoju

Transport options from Gurye to Yeoju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩87,800($67)
every 2 hours467km (290 miles)
Train to Jinju Station, plane and bus4h 20m
₩94,350($72)
4 times a day493km (307 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩35,380($27)
every 2 hours383km (238 miles)
Train via Suwon Station5h 15m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours410km (255 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
₩38,005($29)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Bus via Jeonju5h 30m
₩31,450($24)
once daily313km (195 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩57,660($44)
on demand296km (184 miles)

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Airports near Yeoju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Yeoju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Yeoju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Yeoju