How to travel from Wonju to Gurye, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Gurye is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Wonju 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Wonju (WJU) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩145,460($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) then Jeonju and then to Gurye.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gurye-gun.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Gurye

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Gurye by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩145,460 ($110).

The distance between Wonju and Gurye is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Wonju and Gurye by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Gurye is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩145,460 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Gurye, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Gurye. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Iksan Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Wonju and Gurye. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Wonju and Gurye. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and Jeonju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Ko Bus, Easy Ticket, Jeonbuk Express, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Wonju and Gurye. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Gurye. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Wonju and Gurye. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Gurye is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Gurye

Transport options from Wonju to Gurye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 10m
₩145,460($110)
every 2 hours713km (443 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
₩96,970($74)
every 2 hours502km (312 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane4hrs
₩102,215($78)
4 times a day528km (328 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
₩86,490($66)
4 times a day641km (399 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
₩41,935($32)
every 2 hours439km (273 miles)
Train via Jecheon Station4h 45m
₩26,210($20)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
₩40,625($31)
twice daily398km (247 miles)
Bus via Suwon6h 20m
₩36,690($28)
twice daily366km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩62,900($48)
on demand325km (202 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