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

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There are 6 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 Station Exit 4bus
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
10h 59m
₩511,317–1,234,192
Fly to Gwangju
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane CMB - KWJ
15h 51m
₩894,717–2,752,592
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
19h 42m
₩569,317–2,069,692
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
12h 57m
₩1,091,317–4,144,192
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
15h 23m
₩794,317–2,849,192
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
19h 4m
₩919,317–2,785,192

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

21Weekly Planes

10h 17mAverage Duration

₩584,526Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,135.6 km
Duration: 10h 59m

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

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

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Gwangju(opens in a new window), 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)

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Ariene Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hotel Vantt(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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