How to get fromColombo to Gwangjuby plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Gwangju by plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Incheon International Airport, bus, train
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane CMB - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong KTX Stationbus
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
11h 48m
₩489,375–731,898
Fly to Gwangju
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane CMB - KWJ
13h 20m
₩792,775–2,150,298
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane CMB - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
14h 7m
₩1,089,375–3,341,898
Fly to Jeju International Airport, car ferry, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jeju International Airport (CJU)plane CMB - CJU
2. Take the car ferry from Jeju Coastal Ferry Terminal to Mokpo Samhak Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
17h 10m
₩586,875–1,866,898
Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane CMB - RSU
2. Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
15h 4m
₩717,375–1,986,898
Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane CMB - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
16h 12m
₩572,375–1,446,898
Fly to Cheongju International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)plane CMB - CJJ
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
14h 24m
₩663,675–2,097,398

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

19Weekly Planes

11h 36mAverage Duration

₩577,450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,136.2 km
Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gwangju, South Korea?

China Eastern Airlines, Jin Air, and six other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gwangju (KWJ) twice daily.

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Gwangju, South Korea(opens in a new window)

Gwangju is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005 because Gwangju was promoted to a metropolitan city and was independent of South Jeolla province.

Things to do in Gwangju

May 18th National Cemetery(Opens in a new window)

May 18th National Cemetery is a cemetery for those who participated in the Gwangju Uprising. Built by the government of South Korea in 1997, it is located in Gwangju. Every May, on the anniversary of the uprising, it is common for citizens to visit the cemetery to honor the dead.

Gwangju National Museum(Opens in a new window)

Gwangju National Museum is a national museum located in Gwangju, South Korea.

Mudeungsan National Park(Opens in a new window)

Mudeungsan National Park, previously Mudeungsan Provincial Park, is located in the city of Gwangju and the province of Jeollanam-do, South Korea. The park was designated a provincial park on 22 May 1972 and was upgraded to national park status in 2012, making it South Korea's 21st national park. The park has an area of 75.45 km2 and is named after the 1,187 m tall Mudeungsan.

Places to stay in Gwangju

ACC Design Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Stay Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Ariene Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hotel Vantt(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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