What is the cheapest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu?

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu is to bus which costs ₩15,000 - ₩27,000 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu?

The fastest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩65,000.

Is there a direct train between Gwangju (State) and Daegu?

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju (State) station to Daegu station. However, there are services departing from Geumnamno 4-ga Station and arriving at Jungangno Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station, Osong Station and Dongdaegu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Gwangju (State) to Daegu?

The distance between Gwangju (State) and Daegu is 361 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.

How do I travel from Gwangju (State) to Daegu without a car?

The best way to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩90,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju (State) to Daegu train from?

Gwangju (State) to Daegu train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Train, bus or fly from Gwangju (State) to Daegu?

The best way to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩90,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩15,000 - ₩27,000 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ₩60,000 - ₩140,000 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Gwangju (State) to Daegu train arrive?

Gwangju (State) to Daegu train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju (State) to Daegu?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju (State) to Daegu is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gwangju (State) to Daegu.

Where can I stay near Daegu?

There are 206+ hotels available in Daegu.

Gwangju (State) to Daegu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Gwangju (State) to Daegu by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong StationKTX Mokpo
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Dongdaegu StationKTX Seoul / ...
3h 27m
₩36,437–85,800
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to West Daegu Express Bus Terminal
3h 35m
₩15,400–26,400
Drive 198.3 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Daegu198.3 km
2h 18m
₩43,148–62,325
Fly
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)KWJ - TAE
4h 6m
₩62,400–135,400

Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

₩121,930Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.4 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Gwangju (State), South Korea and Daegu, South Korea?

You can take a subway from Geumnamno 4-ga Station to Jungangno Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station, Gwangju Songjeong Station, Osong Station, Dongdaegu Station, and Dongdaegu Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to West Daegu Express Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩14,000–25,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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