Cheongju-si to Gimcheon by train
Gimcheon lies 80 km (50 mi) south-east of Cheongju-si, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 29 min at the speeds typical of South Korea rail, over roughly 98 km (61 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cheongju-si | Gimcheon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 852,147 | 150,000 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Stations on record | Osong Station | Gimcheon–Gumi Station, Gimcheon Station, Acheon Station |
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Common questions
How far is Gimcheon from Cheongju-si?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cheongju-si; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cheongju-si to Gimcheon by train?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cheongju-si and Gimcheon?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.