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Trip Overview

The average train between Busan and Gwangju takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Busan 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.

3h 32m
Duration
475 km
Distance
₩77,014
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Busan Station to Osong Stationtrain train KTX Busan
  2. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train KTX Seoul
3h 12m
₩53,667–112,631

Busan to Gwangju train times

Trains run hourly between Busan and Gwangju. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Busan 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.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 475.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?

You can take a train from Busan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Osong Station in around 3h 12m.

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