There are 4 ways to get from Gunsan to Gwangyang by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
2h 38m₩49,923–93,244Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
3h 45m₩18,323–61,644Drive 173 km
- Drive from Gunsan to Gwangyangcar 173 km
2h 13m₩35,404–51,139Bus
- Take the bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
4h₩23,660–35,539
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunsan to Gwangyang is to bus which costs ₩23,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Gunsan to Gwangyang is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₩35,000 - ₩55,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunsan to Gwangyang. However, there are services departing from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Gunsan station to Gwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Gunsan Station and arriving at Suncheon Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Gunsan and Gwangyang is 189 km. The road distance is 173 km.
The best way to get from Gunsan to Gwangyang without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩95,000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Gunsan to Gwangyang, including transfers.
Gunsan to Gwangyang bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gunsan to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Iksan Station.
The best way to get from Gunsan to Gwangyang is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩95,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩23,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Gunsan, South Korea and Gwangyang, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩16,802–34,000 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 4h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,802–34,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–34,000
- Economy Class
- ₩16,802
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩9,605–9,615
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩9,605–9,615
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩20,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–40,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
- 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
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩18,600
- General
- ₩14,300
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More Questions & Answers
Gunsan to Gwangyang bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gunsan to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Suncheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunsan to Gwangyang is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Gunsan to Gwangyang.
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