How to travel from Jecheon to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Gunsan is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jecheon to Gunsan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Gunsan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Jecheon and Gunsan is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Jecheon and Gunsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Gunsan is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩18,345 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Gunsan. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Iksan Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jecheon and Gunsan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Jecheon and Gunsan. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Jecheon and Gunsan. Buses run hourly 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 Jecheon to Gunsan. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Gunsan. 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 Jecheon to Gunsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

How do I get from Jecheon to Gunsan

Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Gunsan

Transport options from Jecheon to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩18,345($14)
every 3 hours228km (142 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
₩35,380($27)
hourly336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan