How to travel from Pyeongchang to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Pyeongchang and Gumi is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pyeongchang to Gumi 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 GumiPyeongchang if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Gumi Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩76,005($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Gumi.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongchang and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Gumi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Pyeongchang and Gumi is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Pyeongchang and Gumi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Gumi is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Gumi. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pyeongchang to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pyeongchang Station, Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pyeongchang and Gumi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Pyeongchang and Gumi. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pyeongchang to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Pyeongchang and Gumi. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Pyeongchang and Gumi. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩76,005 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongchang and Gumi

Transport options from Pyeongchang to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
₩76,005($58)
hourly461km (286 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
₩39,315($30)
5 times a day383km (238 miles)
Bus via Wonju5hrs
₩28,830($22)
4 times a day279km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩40,625($31)
on demand208km (129 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