How to travel from Incheon to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Incheon and Gimcheon is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE) then take the train to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩424,580($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gimcheon.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Incheon and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Incheon to Gimcheon by subway, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Incheon and Gimcheon is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Incheon and Gimcheon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Incheon to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

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

Train travel

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

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

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Incheon 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 Incheon and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Incheon to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Incheon and Gimcheon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Incheon to Gimcheon. We recommend that you fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE) then take the train to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Incheon and Gimcheon. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Gimcheon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Incheon and Gimcheon

Transport options from Incheon to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩424,580($325)
hourly377km (235 miles)
Fly to Gimhae (PUS), Train4h 10m
₩60,280($46)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Train
3h 10m
₩26,210($20)
every 3 hours250km (155 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
₩27,520($21)
once daily255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand248km (154 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