How to travel from Iksan to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Gumi is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Iksan to Gumi by 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

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Gumi Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Gumi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Iksan and Gumi is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Gumi is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Gumi. 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 Gumi. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Iksan and Gumi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 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 Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gumi is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Gumi. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Gumi. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Gumi

Transport options from Iksan to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
₩19,655($15)
hourly235km (146 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩17,035($13)
every 20 mins210km (130 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 20m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours244km (152 miles)
Taxi
2h 10m
₩222,775($170)
on demand182km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩35,380($27)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Gumi

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Gumi
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi