The average train between Gwangju and Busan (State) takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Gwangju to Busan (State). 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 Gwangju and Busan (State). 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 (State) at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gwangju to Busan (State). However, there are services departing from Gwangju station and arriving at Busan (State) station via Osong Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Gwangju to Busan (State) train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Gwangju to Busan (State) train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Busan Station.
The distance between Gwangju and Busan (State) is 194.1 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Busan Station via Osong Station in around 3h 16m.