What is the cheapest way to get from Busan to Kwangyang?

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Kwangyang is to bus which costs ₩16,000 - ₩29,000 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Busan to Kwangyang?

The fastest way to get from Busan to Kwangyang is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩55,000.

Is there a direct train between Busan and Kwangyang?

No, there is no direct train from Busan station to Kwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Gwangyang Station via Gupo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Busan to Kwangyang?

The distance between Busan and Kwangyang is 196 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.

How do I travel from Busan to Kwangyang without a car?

The best way to get from Busan to Kwangyang without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₩12,000 - ₩47,000.

How long does it take to get from Busan to Kwangyang?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Busan to Kwangyang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Busan to Kwangyang train from?

Busan to Kwangyang train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Gupo Station.

Train or bus from Busan to Kwangyang?

The best way to get from Busan to Kwangyang is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₩12,000 - ₩47,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩16,000 - ₩29,000 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Busan to Kwangyang train arrive?

Busan to Kwangyang train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Gwangyang Station.

Can I drive from Busan to Kwangyang?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Kwangyang is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Busan to Kwangyang.

Where can I stay near Kwangyang?

There are 69+ hotels available in Kwangyang.

Busan to Kwangyang - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Busan to Kwangyang by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gupo Station to Gwangyang Stationtrain Mugunghwa Bujeon
3h 57m
₩12,091–46,548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Hadong Bus Terminalbus
5h 12m
₩16,500–28,897
Drive 164.6 km
1. Drive from Busan to Kwangyangcar 164.6 km
1h 53m
₩36,148–52,213
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Busan to Kwangyangtaxi 164.6 km
1h 53m
₩180,000–220,000

Busan to Kwangyang by train

28Weekly Trains

3h 57mAverage Duration

₩12,091Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 196.5 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Korail Mugunghwa operates a train from Gupo Station to Gwangyang Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₩11,700–11,900 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Korail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Station via Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal, Hadong Bus Terminal, and Hadong Station in around 5h 12m.

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