How to travel from Suncheon to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Gumi is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Suncheon 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Gumi.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Gumi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).

The distance between Suncheon and Gumi is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Suncheon and Gumi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Gumi is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Suncheon and Gumi. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Daejeon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Gumi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Suncheon and Gumi. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TxBus and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Suncheon and Gumi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 3h 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 Suncheon and Gumi. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Gumi

Transport options from Suncheon to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩35,380($27)
every 3 hours380km (236 miles)
Train via Samnangjin Station3h 55m
₩14,415($11)
4 times a day274km (170 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
₩32,760($25)
every 20 mins343km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩45,865($35)
on demand233km (145 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