How to travel from Hongcheon to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Gimcheon is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Daejeon and then to Gimcheon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Gimcheon by bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Hongcheon and Gimcheon is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Hongcheon and Gimcheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Gimcheon. We recommend that you drive to Gimcheon. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Gimcheon. Buses run 5 times a day 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 Hongcheon to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Hongcheon and Gimcheon. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Gimcheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

How do I get from Hongcheon to Gimcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Gimcheon

Transport options from Hongcheon to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
₩35,380($27)
5 times a day324km (201 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
₩40,625($31)
hourly325km (202 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train4h 20m
₩26,210($20)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train4h 25m
₩38,005($29)
every 3 hours336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩47,175($36)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Gimcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gimcheon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Gimcheon