The average train between Suncheon and Gwangju takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Suncheon 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 Suncheon and Gwangju. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suncheon is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Gwangju at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Suncheon to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Suncheon station and arriving at Gwangju station via Iksan Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Suncheon to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Suncheon Station.
Suncheon to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
The distance between Suncheon and Gwangju is 56.8 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Suncheon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Iksan Station in around 2h 18m.