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Gapyeong Rail Bike: Course, Times and Tickets
The Gapyeong Rail Bike costs KRW 36,000 for a 2-seater and KRW 48,000 for a 4-seater, per the Rail Park. The electric-assisted ride covers an 8 km round trip along the Bukhan River, with departures through the day. It is in Gapyeong, the town where the ferry to nami island leaves.
Quick answer Prices, times and distance at a glance
A 2-seater rail bike costs KRW 36,000 and a 4-seater KRW 48,000, according to the Rail Park. Six departures run daily from 10:00, and the electric-assisted ride covers 8 km round trip, 4 km each way.
Key takeaways
- Compare the ride with Gangchon in our Nami Island Rail Bike guide.
- Plan the rest of the day with how to get to Nami Island from Seoul.
- Check ferry times on the Nami Island ferry page.
- Budget the whole trip with how much Nami Island costs.
How much does the Gapyeong Rail Bike cost?
A 2-seater costs KRW 36,000 and a 4-seater KRW 48,000, according to the Rail Park schedule page.
Tickets are priced per bike, not per person. Two people share a 2-seater and up to four share a 4-seater, so the fare splits well for groups.
The Gapyeong rail bike on the old railway bridge over the Bukhan River.
Ticket prices
The operator lists the Gapyeong Rail Bike (electric) at KRW 36,000 for a 2-seater and KRW 48,000 for a 4-seater for the 8 km Gapyeong to Gyeonggang Station round trip (Rail Park schedule).
There are two discounts, both published by the operator on the same page: 20% off for Chuncheon or Gapyeong residents and disabled visitors, and 10% off for groups of 8 or more bikes outside May and October.
Cancellations follow the operator's published scale: 100% refund 3 days before, 80% 2 days before, 70% 1 day before and 50% up to 1 hour before. No date changes are allowed.
| Bike | Price | Ride |
|---|---|---|
| 2-seater | KRW 36,000 | 8 km round trip, electric assist |
| 4-seater | KRW 48,000 | 8 km round trip, electric assist |
Source: Gangchon Rail Park.
Map: Gapyeong Rail Bike Route
The rail bike starts in Gapyeong town and runs northeast along the old railway, crossing the Bukhangang Railway Bridge toward Gyeonggang Station before turning back.
- 1 Gapyeong Rail Bike station14 Jangteo-gil, next to the Gapyeong 5-Day Market. Six departures a day, the last at 18:00.
- 2 Gapyeong StationAbout 1.5 km from the wharf: 20 minutes on foot, 5 by bus 10-4 or taxi.
- 3 Jara Island (Jaraseom)Open 24 hours, free. Home of the Jarasum International Jazz Festival in October.
- 4 Gapyeong WharfFerries to Nami Island run 08:00 to 21:00, about 5 minutes across. Buy the island ticket here.
Numbers match the pins on the map.
Coordinates: OpenStreetMap. Straight lines join places, they are not the road. The rail bike line follows the OpenStreetMap track.
What time does the Gapyeong Rail Bike run?
Six departures run daily at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 18:00, according to the Rail Park.
Sessions leave in 90 minute intervals. The last run at 18:00 is the Starlight Bike, a ride after dark.
The Gyeongchun Line railway bridge over the Bukhan River at Gapyeong. Photo: Jhcbs1019, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Daily departures
The operator lists Gapyeong departures at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 18:00, six runs a day, with the 18:00 run the Starlight Bike (Rail Park intro).
Korea Tourism Organization notes the first session begins at 09:00 with one hour 30 minute intervals, and that hours vary by season since the park is open all year (Visit Korea). The operator adds that the schedule can change on site, so confirm the day's times before you travel.
| Departure | Note |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | |
| 11:30 | |
| 13:30 | |
| 15:00 | |
| 16:30 | |
| 18:00 | Starlight Bike, rides after dark |
Where to find it
The station sits at 14 Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, next to the Gapyeong 5-Day Market and Jatgoeul Market. The phone is 033-245-1000 to 1002. Rail bike guests get 2 hours of free parking at the public lot (Rail Park facility).
What does the Gapyeong Rail Bike course pass?
The course runs along the river over the Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge and the Bukhangang Iron Bridge and through the Zelkova Tree Tunnel before turning back, according to Korea Tourism Organization.
The 8 km round trip follows old railway tracks beside the Bukhan River. You pedal 4 km out, take a short break at the turning point, then ride 4 km back.
The Gapyeong railway bridge over the Bukhan River, seen from Gyeonggang Bridge. Photo: Katsujiro Maekawa, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ride highlights
Korea Tourism Organization lists the Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge, the Bukhangang Iron Bridge and the Zelkova Tree Tunnel as the route's landmarks, and notes the track featured in the 1997 Korean film The Letter (Visit Korea).
The bikes are electric-assisted, so the motor engages as you pedal and the 4 km legs stay easy even for children (Rail Park intro). Traveller reviews on TripAdvisor confirm the 8 km total with a short break at the turnaround.
How long does it take to ride the Gapyeong Rail Bike?
Plan about 90 minutes for the 8 km round trip, since departures run in 90 minute intervals with a short break at the turning point.
The ride itself is relaxed. The electric assist does most of the work and the pace is set by the session schedule.
Time on the track
Departures are spaced 90 minutes apart and the route is 8 km in total, 4 km each way, with a short break at the turning point (Visit Korea, TripAdvisor). That makes the Gapyeong Rail Bike a short, easy block that fits between morning and afternoon stops in Gapyeong.
Which is better, Gapyeong or Gangchon Rail Bike?
Gapyeong is an 8 km out-and-back ride beside the river, while Gangchon is a 6 km one-way ride that ends with a train leg, so the choice comes down to course shape and location.
Both are operated by Rail Park. Gapyeong sits in Gapyeong itself, close to the Nami Island ferry, while Gangchon starts at Gimyujeong Station near Chuncheon.
The front of Gapyeong Station. Photo: Himuka tachibana, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Head-to-head comparison
For Gapyeong, the Rail Park lists a 2-seater at KRW 36,000 and a 4-seater at KRW 48,000 for the 8 km round trip, all electric-assisted (Rail Park schedule).
For Gangchon at Gimyujeong, the same operator lists a 2-seater at KRW 40,000 and a 4-seater at KRW 56,000, one-way over 6 km to a mid rest stop, then 2.5 km by the Romance Train with a free shuttle bus back (Rail Park Gimyujeong schedule). A travel guide quotes the Gangchon fare as ₩40,000 (USD28) for a 2-seater and ₩57,000 (USD40) for a 4-seater (Phoenix Trails).
If Nami Island is your main stop, Gapyeong wins on location: the rail bike station and the ferry wharf sit in the same town, a short distance apart.
| Feature | Gapyeong | Gangchon (Gimyujeong) |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 2-seater | KRW 36,000 | KRW 40,000 |
| Price, 4-seater | KRW 48,000 | KRW 56,000 |
| Course | 8 km round trip, back to start | 6 km one way plus 2.5 km Romantic Train |
| Direction | Out and back | One way, free shuttle bus back |
| Motor | Electric assist | Electric assist |
| Nearby | Nami Island ferry wharf | Nami Island via shuttle or train |
Sources: Gangchon Rail Park, Gangchon Rail Park.
How do I go to Gapyeong Rail Bike from Seoul?
Take the ITX-Cheongchun from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni or the Gyeongchun Line subway to Gapyeong Station, then it is about a 10 minute walk from the intercity bus terminal side.
Gapyeong is roughly 90 minutes from central Seoul by road, and the rail station puts you within walking distance of the rail bike platform.
The Bukhan River beside Bukhangangbyeon-ro in Gapyeong. Photo: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
By train
From Yongsan, the ITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong Station takes about 60 minutes, and from Cheongnyangni about 42 minutes. The Gyeongchun Line subway from Sangbong takes about 50 minutes (Nami Island access).
From Gapyeong Intercity Bus Terminal the rail bike station is a walk of about 10 minutes, and the address for navigation is 14 Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun (Rail Park map).
By car from Seoul, take the Seoul-Yangyang Expressway, exit at Hwado IC and search Gangchon Rail Park Gapyeong Rail Bike in your navigation app (Rail Park map). Rail bike guests get 2 hours of free parking.
By tour or shuttle
A daily Seoul to Nami shuttle bus leaves Hongik Univ Station Exit 4 at 09:00, Namsan Yejang at 09:40 and DDP Station Exit 9 at 09:50 (Nami Island access). For a full guided day, the Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm tour with optional rail bike handles the transport for you.
Source: Nami Island.
Tours That Fit
These guided days from Seoul put the rail bike into a full Gapyeong itinerary.
Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm Tour from Seoul, Rail Bike Optional
The classic Gapyeong day: three and a half free hours on Nami, the Garden of Morning Calm and an optional rail bike ride. Nami and garden tickets are in the price.
- Category
- Nami and the Garden of Morning Calm
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- TOURSTORY Korea
Alpaca World, Nami Island and Rail Bike or Garden of Morning Calm Tour from Seoul
Feed alpacas at Alpaca World in the morning, then Nami Island and a choice of the rail bike or the Garden of Morning Calm. Group tours end at Hongdae.
- Category
- Nami and Alpaca World
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- S.A. Seoul
Seoul to Nami Island Round-Trip Shuttle Bus
Just the bus: a round trip from central Seoul to the Nami Island wharf, no guide and no ticket. The cheapest way there without changing trains.
- Category
- Shuttle bus only
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- TOURSTORY Korea
How do I fit the Gapyeong Rail Bike into a Nami Island day?
Ride an early session, then walk to Gapyeong Wharf for the ferry, since the rail bike station and the Nami ferry leave from the same town.
This is the Gapyeong Rail Park's biggest advantage. Gangchon riders need extra transport to reach the island, while Gapyeong riders are already there.
A workable day
Take a morning train from Seoul, ride the 10:00 or 11:30 rail bike session, then walk to Gapyeong Wharf at 1024 Bukhangangbyeon-ro for the ferry to Nami Island. Regular admission with round-trip ferry is KRW 19,000 per adult (Nami Island tickets). Regular ferries run every 10 to 20 minutes from 09:00 to 18:00, and the crossing takes about 5 minutes (Nami Island ferry).
Back in Gapyeong after the island, the rail bike station sits next to the Gapyeong 5-Day Market and Jatgoeul Market, so a market snack closes the day well. For more ideas on timing your visit, see the guide to the best time to visit Nami Island or plan a full Nami Island day trip.
Sources: Nami Island, Nami Island.
Gapyeong Rail Bike questions
Is there a rail bike in Nami Island?
No, the rail bikes run on the mainland in Gapyeong, about a 10 minute walk from Gapyeong Intercity Bus Terminal, while Nami Island itself has regular bicycles and electric bikes for rent at its Bike Center. Our Nami Island rail bike page covers tours that combine the two.
Is the Gangchon Rail Bike worth it?
It suits travellers heading to Chuncheon and Nami Island via Gimyujeong, with a 6 km one-way ride plus a 2.5 km Romantic Train leg and a free shuttle bus back, according to the Rail Park. If your base is Gapyeong, the Gapyeong course saves you the transfer.
Gapyeong rail bike price?
A 2-seater costs KRW 36,000 and a 4-seater KRW 48,000, according to the Rail Park, with 20% off for Chuncheon or Gapyeong residents and disabled visitors and 10% off for groups of 8 or more bikes outside May and October.
Gapyeong rail bike schedule?
Six departures run daily at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 18:00, with the 18:00 run the Starlight Bike, according to the Rail Park. Hours vary by season and the schedule can change on site.
Gapyeong rail bike to Nami Island?
Ride the rail bike at the Gapyeong station, then reach Nami Island from Gapyeong Wharf by regular ferry, motorboat or the zipline. The wharf and the rail bike station are both in Gapyeong-eup.
How to go to Gapyeong Rail Bike?
Take the ITX-Cheongchun or the Gyeongchun Line to Gapyeong Station, then walk about 10 minutes from the intercity bus terminal side, or drive via the Seoul-Yangyang Expressway and exit at Hwado IC.
Nami Island rail bike cost?
On Nami Island itself, bicycle hire starts at KRW 5,000 per 30 minutes for a single bike, according to the island's own price list. The Gapyeong Rail Bike, a separate attraction on the mainland, costs KRW 36,000 per 2-seater.
What is included in the Gapyeong Rail Bike ticket?
Your ticket covers the electric-assisted bike for the 8 km round trip and the break at the turning point. Extra costs are only what you add yourself, such as food at the neighbouring markets or the Nami Island ferry fare of KRW 19,000 per adult with regular admission.
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