How to travel from Suwon to Gurye, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Gurye is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Suwon to Gurye by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩82,555($63)
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Train via Iksan Station

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Jeonju

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Gurye.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gurye-gun.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Gurye

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Gurye by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩82,555 ($63).

The distance between Suwon and Gurye is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Suwon and Gurye by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Gurye is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩82,555 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Gurye, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suwon and Gurye. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Suwon and Gurye with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suwon and Gurye. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Suwon and Gurye. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Suwon and Gurye. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon to Gurye. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gurye is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Gurye. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Suwon and Gurye. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Gurye is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Gurye

Transport options from Suwon to Gurye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
₩82,555($63)
every 2 hours430km (267 miles)
Train via Iksan Station + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩26,210($20)
every 3 hours294km (183 miles)
Train3h 50m
₩17,035($13)
every 4 hours326km (203 miles)
Bus via Jeonju + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩28,830($22)
twice daily268km (166 miles)
Bus4h 35m
₩32,760($25)
hourly341km (212 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Gurye

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Gurye
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Gurye
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Gurye