How to travel from Iksan to Gapyeong, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Gapyeong is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Iksan to Gapyeong by train, bus 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

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Gapyeong Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Gapyeong.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Drive

Drive to Gapyeong.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Gapyeong

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Gapyeong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Iksan and Gapyeong is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Iksan and Gapyeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Gapyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Gapyeong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Iksan and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju, Jeonju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Easy Ticket and bus Tago run regular bus services between Iksan and Gapyeong. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iksan to Gapyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Gapyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gapyeong is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Iksan and Gapyeong. The distance is around 265km (165 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 Iksan to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

How do I get from Iksan to Gapyeong

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Gapyeong

Transport options from Iksan to Gapyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
₩31,450($24)
hourly280km (174 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩28,830($22)
every 3 hours291km (181 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩52,415($40)
on demand265km (165 miles)

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Airports near Gapyeong

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Gapyeong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Gapyeong