How to travel from Icheon to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Gimcheon is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Icheon to Gimcheon by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Daejeon Station

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Gimcheon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Icheon Happy Call

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Gimcheon by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Icheon and Gimcheon is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Icheon and Gimcheon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Gimcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station and Suwon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Seoul Metro, Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Icheon and Gimcheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Icheon and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Icheon and Gimcheon. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Imae Station then Suwon Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Icheon and Gimcheon. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Gimcheon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

How do I get from Icheon to Gimcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Gimcheon

Transport options from Icheon to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Daejeon Station + 1 similar
3hrs
₩26,210($20)
hourly279km (173 miles)
Train3h 10m
₩24,900($19)
every 3 hours257km (160 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
₩26,210($20)
twice daily283km (176 miles)
Bus via Cheongju3h 50m
₩20,965($16)
once daily201km (125 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩209,670($160)
on demand172km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩34,070($26)
on demand172km (107 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