The distance between Tongyeong and Gimcheon is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tongyeong to Gimcheon by bus, train, 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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Take the bus to Daegu Seobu Bus Terminal and then to Gimcheon.
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Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then take the train to Gimcheon Station.
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Take a taxi to Gimcheon.
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There are several options for getting from Tongyeong to Gimcheon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩235,880 ($180).
The distance between Tongyeong and Gimcheon is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tongyeong and Gimcheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tongyeong to Gimcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩235,880 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Tongyeong and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tongyeong and Gimcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gimcheon. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tongyeong and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tongyeong to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daegu Seobu Bus Terminal, Myeongdeok Station, Manpyeong Station and North Daegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Tongyeong and Gimcheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tongyeong to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then take the train to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tongyeong and Gimcheon. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tongyeong to Gimcheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 55m | ₩27,520($21) | every 4 hours | 209km (130 miles) |
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | ₩20,965($16) | twice daily | 276km (172 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 15m | ₩22,275($17) | hourly | 276km (171 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 10m | ₩235,880($180) | on demand | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | ₩36,690($28) | on demand | 187km (116 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gimcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.