How to travel from Seongnam to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Gimcheon is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seongnam to Gimcheon by train, subway, bus 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 Daejeon Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gimcheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Gimcheon by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Seongnam and Gimcheon is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Seongnam and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Gimcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Seongnam and Gimcheon. Trains depart hourly 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 Seongnam and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Seongnam and Gimcheon. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Seongnam and Gimcheon. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

How do I get from Seongnam to Gimcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Gimcheon

Transport options from Seongnam to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
₩24,900($19)
hourly238km (148 miles)
Train via Suwon Station2h 45m
₩23,590($18)
every 3 hours226km (140 miles)
Train via Suwon Station3hrs
₩11,795($9)
every 4 hours229km (142 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩23,590($18)
once daily225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩43,245($33)
on demand222km (138 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