How to travel from Hongcheon to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Gunsan is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GunsanHongcheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance292km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Gunsan by bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Hongcheon and Gunsan is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Hongcheon and Gunsan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Gunsan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Gunsan. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Gunsan. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Sports Complex Station and Express Bus Terminal Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

TxBus, Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Gunsan. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 60m 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 Gunsan. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Gunsan. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Hongcheon and Gunsan. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Gunsan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Gunsan

Transport options from Hongcheon to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 60m
₩35,380($27)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)4h 20m
₩38,005($29)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩43,245($33)
every 3 hours314km (195 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train5h 15m
₩27,520($21)
every 3 hours334km (208 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩57,660($44)
on demand292km (182 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan