There are 5 ways to get from Gunsan to Sangju by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Iksan Station to Osong Stationtrain
- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Gimcheon Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gimcheon Station to Sangju Stationtrain
4h 27m₩21,423–96,944Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complexbus
- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Gimcheon Stationtrain ITX-Saemaeul Seoul / ...
4h 59m₩16,501–34,000Drive 172.6 km
- Drive from Gunsan to Sangjucar 172.6 km
2h 26m₩34,421–49,719Bus
- Take the bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complexbus
- Take the bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Namcheongjubus
- Take the bus from Namcheongju to Sangju Bus Terminalbus
5h 31m₩24,101–36,800Bus via Seoul
- Take the bus from Gunsan Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Sangju Bus Terminalbus
5h 55m₩27,186–44,592
Gunsan to Sangju by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gunsan to Sangju is to bus and train which costs ₩16,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Gunsan to Sangju is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₩34,000 - ₩50,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunsan to Sangju. However, there are services departing from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Sangju Bus Terminal via Daejeon Terminal Complex and Namcheongju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunsan station to Sangju station. However, there are services departing from Gunsan Station and arriving at Sangju Station via Iksan Station, Osong Station, Daejeon Station and Gimcheon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Gunsan and Sangju is 251 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Gunsan to Sangju without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩100,000.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Gunsan to Sangju, including transfers.
Gunsan to Sangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gunsan to Sangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Iksan Station.
The best way to get from Gunsan to Sangju is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩100,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩37,000 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Gunsan, South Korea and Sangju, South Korea?
You can take a train from Gunsan Station to Sangju Station via Iksan Station, Osong Station, Daejeon Station, and Gimcheon Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Sangju Bus Terminal via Daejeon Terminal Complex and Namcheongju in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Iksan Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–21,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩11,000–16,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
Train from Daejeon Station to Gimcheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩9,000–13,000
- First Class
- ₩10,000–16,000
Train from Daejeon Station to Gimcheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩9,000–13,000
- First Class
- ₩10,000–16,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–15,300
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩9,500–13,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩15,300
- General
- ₩11,800
Bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–15,300
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩9,500–13,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩15,300
- General
- ₩11,800
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Booking & Getting There
Gunsan to Sangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Daejeon Terminal Complex station.
Gunsan to Sangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunsan to Sangju is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gunsan to Sangju.
There are seven+ hotels available in Sangju.