There are 4 ways to get from Daegu to Gwangyang by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Jinsang Stationtrain Mugunghwa Bujeon
4h 4m₩33,300–68,600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
4h 25m₩24,661–40,342Drive 160.6 km
- Drive from Daegu to Gwangyangcar 160.6 km
2h 20m₩27,361–39,521Taxi
- Take the taxi from Daegu to Gwangyangtaxi 160.6 km
2h 20m₩180,000–220,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Daegu to Gwangyang is to drive which costs ₩27,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Daegu to Gwangyang is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₩27,000 - ₩40,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daegu to Gwangyang. However, there are services departing from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Daegu station to Gwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Jungangno Station and arriving at Jinsang Station via Dongdaegu Station and Jinju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Daegu and Gwangyang is 217 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Daegu to Gwangyang without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₩33,000 - ₩70,000.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Daegu to Gwangyang, including transfers.
Daegu to Gwangyang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal station.
Daegu to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Dongdaegu Station.
The best way to get from Daegu to Gwangyang is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₩33,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Daegu, South Korea and Gwangyang, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Jungangno Station to Gwangyang via Dongdaegu Station, Dongdaegu Station, Jinju Station, and Jinsang Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,500–36,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩10,350–10,400
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩10,350–10,400
Train from Jinju Station to Jinsang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩2,800–3,100
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩2,800–3,100
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–42,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–24,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–17,000
- Excellent
- ₩22,900
- Economy
- ₩15,600
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,800–16,900
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩16,900
- Premium Intercity
- ₩14,100
- General
- ₩10,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₩180,000–220,000
Daegu Unbullyun Taxi
- Phone
- +82 53 766 7777
- Website
- unbullyun.co.kr
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
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Booking & Getting There
Daegu to Gwangyang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Daegu to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Jinju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daegu to Gwangyang is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Daegu to Gwangyang.
There are 177+ hotels available in Gwangyang.