There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Kimje by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Iksan Station
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
2h₩28,502–56,691Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gimjae Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 12m₩16,000–60,000Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminalbus
4h 16m₩19,526–32,967Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Seoul to Kimjecar 215.5 km
2h 32m₩45,100–65,144Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seoul to Kimjetaxi 215.5 km
2h 32m₩190,000–230,000
Seoul to Kimje by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Kimje is to bus which costs ₩19,000 - ₩33,000 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Kimje is to train via Iksan Station which takes 2h and costs ₩28,000 - ₩60,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Kimje. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Gimje Bus terminal via Buan Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yongsan Station station and arriving at Gimjae Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Seoul and Kimje is 215 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Kimje without a car is to train via Iksan Station which takes 2h and costs ₩28,000 - ₩60,000.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Seoul to Kimje, including transfers.
Seoul to Kimje bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Kimje train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Kimje is to train via Iksan Station which takes 2h and costs ₩28,000 - ₩60,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩19,000 - ₩33,000 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Kimje, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea?
Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩27,000–43,000 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩16,000–27,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gimjae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–60,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩29,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩41,000–60,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gimjae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–23,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩16,000–23,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–27,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩23,000–27,000
- Economy
- ₩16,000–20,000
- Excellent
- ₩23,100
- Economy
- ₩17,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₩190,000–230,000
International Taxi
- Phone
- +82 1644 2255
- Website
- intltaxi.co.kr
Kakao taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Kimje bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Buan Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Kimje train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Kimje is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Seoul to Kimje.
There are 295+ hotels available in Kimje.














