What is the cheapest way to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju?

The cheapest way to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju is to train which costs ₩18,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju?

The fastest way to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩80,000.

Is there a direct bus between Busan (State) and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct bus from Busan (State) station to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Nampo Station and Busan Seobu Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Busan (State) and Gwangju?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Busan Station station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Busan (State) to Gwangju?

The distance between Busan (State) and Gwangju is 475 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.

How do I travel from Busan (State) to Gwangju without a car?

The best way to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju without a car is to train via Sejong which takes 3h 12m and costs ₩46,000 - ₩120,000.

How long does it take to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Busan (State) to Gwangju bus from?

Busan (State) to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Busan (State) to Gwangju train from?

Busan (State) to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.

Train, bus or fly from Busan (State) to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju is to train via Sejong which takes 3h 12m and costs ₩46,000 - ₩120,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩19,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 4h 32m, you could also fly, which costs ₩60,000 - ₩200,000 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Busan (State) to Gwangju bus arrive?

Busan (State) to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Busan (State) to Gwangju train arrive?

Busan (State) to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.

Can I drive from Busan (State) to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan (State) to Gwangju is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Busan (State) to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 141+ hotels available in Gwangju.

Busan (State) to Gwangju - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Busan (State) to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Sejong
best
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Busan
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul
3h 12m
₩46,718–112,631
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bujeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain Mugunghwa Bujeon
7h 8m
₩18,622–23,785
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 32m
₩19,856–33,890
Drive 245.7 km
1. Drive from Busan to Gwangjucar 245.7 km
3h 2m
₩52,936–76,463
Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane PUS - KWJ
4h 50m
₩63,715–198,911
Train
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain S-Train Busan
4h 58m
₩31,000–49,000
Train to Ulsan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Ulsan Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ulsan Airport (USN) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane USN - KWJ
6h 10m
₩81,519–170,551

Busan (State) to Gwangju by train

192Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

₩46,718Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.5 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Busan (State), 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. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩17,000–30,000 and the journey takes 3h.

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