How to travel from Incheon to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Incheon and Gumi is around 260km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Incheon to Gumi 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.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩423,270($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gumi.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance260km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Incheon and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Incheon to Gumi by subway, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩423,270 ($325).

The distance between Incheon and Gumi is around 260km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Incheon and Gumi by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Incheon to Gumi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩423,270 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Incheon and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Incheon and Gumi. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Incheon to Gumi. 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 25m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Incheon and Gumi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Gumi. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Incheon to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Incheon and Gumi. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs 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 Gumi. We recommend that you fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE) then take the train to Gumi Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Incheon and Gumi. The distance is around 260km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Gumi is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Incheon and Gumi

Transport options from Incheon to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
₩423,270($325)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
₩110,075($84)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Fly to Gimhae (PUS), Train3h 50m
₩58,970($45)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train
3h 25m
₩28,830($22)
every 3 hours273km (169 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩23,590($18)
hourly270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩51,105($39)
on demand260km (162 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