There are 7 ways to get from Gimhae to Gangneung by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Gyeongju
best- Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX Busan
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Gangneung Stationtrain KTX-Eum Bujeon
5h 28m₩43,131–106,598Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
6h 55m₩34,400–56,550Drive 341.4 km
- Drive from Gimhae to Gangneungcar 341.4 km
4h 41m₩67,623–97,677Fly to Gimpo International Airport, train
- Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane PUS - GMP
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Stationtrain
5h 41m₩77,615–180,104Train
- Take the train from Bujeon Station to Gangneung Stationtrain KTX-Eum Bujeon
5h 55m₩43,353–88,800Bus via Pohang
- Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
8h 15m₩37,615–58,904Fly to Incheon International Airport, train
- Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane PUS - ICN
- Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Stationtrain
6h 20m₩191,015–492,904
Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gimhae to Gangneung is to bus which costs ₩34,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Gimhae to Gangneung is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₩65,000 - ₩100,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gimhae to Gangneung. However, there are services departing from Gimhae Bus Terminal and arriving at Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal via Masan Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Gimhae station to Gangneung station. However, there are services departing from Buwon Station and arriving at Gangneung Station via Daejeo Station, Gupo Station, Busan Station and Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Gimhae and Gangneung is 369 km. The road distance is 341.4 km.
The best way to get from Gimhae to Gangneung without a car is to train via Gyeongju which takes 5h 28m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Gimhae to Gangneung, including transfers.
Gimhae to Gangneung bus services, operated by Masan Intercity Bus Terminal, depart from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gimhae to Gangneung train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
The best way to get from Gimhae to Gangneung is to train via Gyeongju which takes 5h 28m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩34,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Gimhae, South Korea and Gangneung, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Buwon Station to Gangneung Station via Daejeo Station, Gupo Station, Gupo Station, Busan Station, and Gyeongju Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, Masan Intercity Bus Terminal operates a bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ₩31,000–49,000 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- en.airbusan.com
Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩50,000–120,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–280,000
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–260,000
Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Incheon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩250,000–550,000
- Website
- jejuair.net
Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩50,000–110,000
- Website
- eastarjet.com
Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩95,000–230,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–19,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
Train from Gyeongju Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–60,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩29,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩41,000–60,000
- Economy Class
- ₩42,013
Train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–55,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩25,000–34,000
- First Class
- ₩35,000–55,000
Train from Bujeon Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩40,000–85,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩40,000–55,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–85,000
- Economy Class
- ₩46,800
Train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–55,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩25,000–34,000
- First Class
- ₩35,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–37,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩12,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7788
- Website
- Arex
Train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩4,400–6,000
- Website
- Arex
- Phone
- +82 1688 3233
- Website
- masantr.com
Bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩31,000–49,000
- Schedules at
- masantr.com
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Gimhae International Airport to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–16,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩12,000–16,000
Bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000–40,160
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩26,000–35,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–41,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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Booking & Getting There
Gimhae to Gangneung bus services, operated by Masan Intercity Bus Terminal, arrive at Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gimhae to Gangneung train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gyeongju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gimhae to Gangneung is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Gimhae to Gangneung.
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