The average train between Busan (State) and Gwangju takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Busan (State) to Gwangju. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Busan (State) and Gwangju. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Busan (State) is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Gwangju at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 52m • 1 change

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2h 59m • 1 change

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3h 10m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

3h 16m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Busan (State) to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Busan (State) station and arriving at Gwangju station via Osong Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Busan (State) to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
Busan (State) to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
The distance between Busan (State) and Gwangju is 194.1 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Busan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Osong Station in around 3h 12m.