The average train between Samcheok and Gwangju takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Samcheok 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 5 times a day between Samcheok and Gwangju. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Samcheok is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Gwangju at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Gyeongju Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Samcheok to Gwangju? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Samcheok to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Gyeongju Station and Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Samcheok to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Samcheok Station.
Samcheok to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
The distance between Samcheok and Gwangju is 324.7 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Samcheok Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Gyeongju Station and Osong Station in around 5h 4m.