How to travel from Jinju to Gumi, South Korea

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jinju to Gumi 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

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to West Daegu and then to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gumi.

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

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

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

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Gumi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 2h 55m. 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 Gumi is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Jinju and Gumi 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 Gumi 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 Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Gumi. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Gumi. 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 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jinju and Gumi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Jinju and Gumi. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in West Daegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jinju and Gumi. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Jinju and Gumi. 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 Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Gumi

Transport options from Jinju to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours207km (129 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
₩14,415($11)
every 4 hours168km (104 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 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