Gwangju to Busan Trains

Gwangju to Busan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gwangju and Busan takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Gwangju to Busan. 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 30m
Duration: 476 km
Distance: ₩77,510
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Mokpo
Take the train from Osong Station to Busan Stationtrain KTX Seoul

3h 10m

₩53,355–116,581

Gwangju to Busan train times

Trains run hourly between Gwangju and Busan. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gwangju is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Busan at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:40 PM → 11:14 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:50 PM → 11:56 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:53 PM → 1:07 AM
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3h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:52 AM
4h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:52 AM
4h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gwangju to Busan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Gwangju to Busan train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:40 PM → 11:14 PM

8:50 PM → 11:56 PM

9:53 PM → 1:07 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM

6:17 AM → 9:39 AM

6:52 AM → 10:51 AM

7:41 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM

6:17 AM → 9:39 AM

6:52 AM → 10:51 AM

7:41 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM

6:17 AM → 9:39 AM

6:52 AM → 10:51 AM

7:41 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM

6:17 AM → 9:39 AM

6:52 AM → 10:51 AM

7:54 AM → 12:00 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM

6:16 AM → 9:39 AM

6:52 AM → 10:52 AM

7:53 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:51 AM

6:16 AM → 9:39 AM

6:52 AM → 10:52 AM

7:53 AM → 12:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station

Train from Osong Station to Busan Station

Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station

Train from Osong Station to Busan Station

Where to next?

Train trips from Gwangju

Train trips to Busan

Alternative transport options

9:53 PM → 1:07 AM
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