How to travel from Seongnam to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Gimpo is around 52km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seongnam to Gimpo by subway, 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 Seonjeongneung Station and then to Gimpo Intl. Airport Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
Operated by

Seoul Metro

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩85,180($65)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance62km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Gimpo by subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩85,180 ($65).

The distance between Seongnam and Gimpo is around 52km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Seongnam and Gimpo by subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Gimpo is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx ₩85,180 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Gimpo. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seonjeongneung Station and Gimpo Intl. Airport Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Seoul Metro run train services between Seongnam and Gimpo. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Seongnam and Gimpo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gimpo-si. instead which will take 41min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Gimpo. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station and then to Gimpo Intl. Airport Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gimpo is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Gimpo. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Gimpo. The distance is around 62km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Gimpo is to take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩5,240 ($4).

How do I get from Seongnam to Gimpo

Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Gimpo

Transport options from Seongnam to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
₩5,240($4)
every 30 mins52km (33 miles)
Taxi
41min
₩85,180($65)
on demand62km (39 miles)
Drive
41min
₩13,105($10)
on demand62km (39 miles)

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Airports near Gimpo

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Gimpo
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gimpo
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Gimpo