Day trips

The 15 Best Day Trips from Gimcheon

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

Start planning

Planning day trips from Gimcheon?

Packy AI builds your full Gimcheon itinerary - routes, timing, and the day trips below - in one tap. Free to start.

Trip length

Joined by 50,000+ travelers planning with Packy.

There are 15 good day trips from Gimcheon, South Korea, led by Busan, Daegu, Daejeon. The closest is Gumi, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Gimcheon at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Busan140 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Daegu51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Daejeon71 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ulsan126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Changwon112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Cheongju-si80 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Cheonan115 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Jeonju94 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kimhae120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Pohang112 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Gumi19 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Sejong91 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Pyeongtaek134 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Yangsan120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Wŏnju138 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Gimcheon

  1. 1

    Busan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-east of Gimcheon4 hr 20 min round trip

    What travelers see in Busan

    • Beomeosa Temple - Beomeosa Temple offers a serene atmosphere amidst nature, showcasing traditional Korean architecture and significant Buddhist heritage.
    • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple - This seaside temple beautifully combines spiritual heritage with stunning ocean views, making it a unique and serene location for visitors.
    • Haeundae Beach - Haeundae Beach is known for its beautiful sandy shores and vibrant atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and leisure.
  2. 2

    Daegu, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Gimcheon2 hr round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

  3. 3

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of Gimcheon2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ulsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Gimcheon4 hr round trip

    Known for 울산왜성.

  5. 5

    Changwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Gimcheon3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 다독다독 동물병원.

  6. 6

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Gimcheon2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Gimcheon3 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Gimcheon3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Kimhae, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Gimcheon3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Pohang, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of Gimcheon3 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Gumi, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Gimcheon1 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Sejong, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Gimcheon2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Pyeongtaek, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Gimcheon4 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Yangsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Gimcheon3 hr 50 min round trip
  15. 15

    Wŏnju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north of Gimcheon4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Gimcheon to Busan

A realistic pace for Busan, 140 km from Gimcheon. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Gimcheon
  2. 09:40Arrive in Busan (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Beomeosa Temple
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
  6. 14:55Haeundae Beach
  7. 16:25Head back to Gimcheon
  8. 18:35Home in Gimcheon

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gimcheon?
The best day trips from Gimcheon are Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Ulsan, Changwon. The closest is Gumi, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gimcheon?
Gumi is the closest, 19 km east of Gimcheon, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gimcheon?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Gimcheon: Gumi (30 min), Daegu (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Gimcheon for a day out?
Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 140 km south-east of Gimcheon and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gimcheon?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Busan at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

Keep exploring

Find your next trip

Plan day trips