How to travel from Jecheon to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Gimcheon is around 149km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jecheon to Gimcheon 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 via Yeongju Station

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dongdaegu then take the train to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance149km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Gimcheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 55m. 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 ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Jecheon and Gimcheon is around 149km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Gimcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Daejeon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Jecheon and Gimcheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jecheon and Gimcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gimcheon. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Jecheon and Gimcheon. The distance is around 149km (92 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 Jecheon to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Gimcheon

Transport options from Jecheon to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Yeongju Station + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩13,105($10)
5 times a day178km (110 miles)
Train3hrs
₩15,725($12)
every 3 hours239km (148 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 20m
₩23,590($18)
hourly258km (160 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩183,460($140)
on demand149km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩28,830($22)
on demand149km (92 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