How to travel from Jinju to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Gimcheon is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jinju to Gimcheon by train, 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 Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Gimcheon by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Jinju and Gimcheon is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Jinju and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Gimcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jinju and Gimcheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Jinju and Gimcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gimcheon. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Jinju and Gimcheon. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Gimcheon

Transport options from Jinju to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
₩22,275($17)
every 3 hours230km (143 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩209,670($160)
on demand163km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩32,760($25)
on demand163km (101 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