How to travel from Seongnam to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Gunsan is around 189km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seongnam to Gunsan by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GunsanSeongnam if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gunsan.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

TxBus

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Gunsan Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Gunsan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Seongnam and Gunsan is around 189km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Seongnam and Gunsan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Gunsan is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Seongnam and Gunsan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Gunsan. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seongnam and Gunsan with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3hrs.

TxBus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Gunsan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs 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 Gunsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Gunsan. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Gunsan. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Gunsan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

How do I get from Seongnam to Gunsan

Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Gunsan

Transport options from Seongnam to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
₩19,655($15)
every 20 mins189km (118 miles)
Train
3h 35m
₩13,105($10)
every 3 hours224km (139 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩38,005($29)
on demand194km (121 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan