There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Gongdeok by train, bus, or car
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Train via Iksan
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Imsil Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
2h 53m₩40,802–75,691Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
3h 5m₩27,203–74,362Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Imsil Bus Terminalbus
3h 39m₩31,300–49,608Drive 231.6 km
- Drive from Seoul to Gongdeokcar 231.6 km
2h 35m₩46,445–67,087Bus via Jeonju Express Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminalbus
4h 14m₩33,259–48,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gongdeok is to bus which costs ₩31,000 - ₩50,000 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gongdeok is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₩46,000 - ₩70,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Gongdeok. However, there are services departing from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal and arriving at Imsil Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Gongdeok station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Imsil Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Seoul and Gongdeok is 257 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gongdeok without a car is to train via Iksan which takes 2h 53m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩80,000.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Seoul to Gongdeok, including transfers.
Seoul to Gongdeok bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gongdeok train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gongdeok is to train via Iksan which takes 2h 53m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩31,000 - ₩50,000 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gongdeok, South Korea?
You can take a train from Suseo SRT to Gongdeok via Iksan Station and Imsil Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, bus Tago operates a bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Imsil Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₩19,300–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m. TxBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Imsil Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩19,300–34,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩26,000–34,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩24,600
- General
- ₩19,300
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Booking & Getting There
Seoul to Gongdeok bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Imsil Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gongdeok train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gongdeok is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Seoul to Gongdeok.
There are 323+ hotels available in Gongdeok.





