How to travel from Yeosu to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Yeosu and Gunsan is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Yeosu to Gunsan by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeosu and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Yeosu to Gunsan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 1h 60m.

The distance between Yeosu and Gunsan is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Yeosu and Gunsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeosu to Gunsan is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ₩22,275 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeosu and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeosu and Gunsan. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yeosu to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yeosu and Gunsan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Yeosu and Gunsan. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yeosu to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yeosu Bus Terminal and Gwangju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Yeosu and Gunsan. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeosu to Gunsan. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Yeosu and Gunsan. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeosu to Gunsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeosu and Gunsan

Transport options from Yeosu to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
₩22,275($17)
every 3 hours192km (120 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
₩32,760($25)
hourly242km (150 miles)
Taxi
2h 15m
₩196,565($150)
on demand190km (118 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩31,450($24)
on demand190km (118 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