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

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩22,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩150,000.

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

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju (State) station to Seoul station. However, there are services departing from Geumnamno 4-ga Station and arriving at Yongsan Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

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

The distance between Gwangju (State) and Seoul is 317 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul, including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs ₩55,000 - ₩150,000 and takes 2h 40m.

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

Gwangju (State) to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Yongsan Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju (State) to Seoul is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Gwangju (State) to Seoul.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 4882+ hotels available in Seoul.

Gwangju (State) to Seoul - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul 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 Yongsan StationKTX Mokpo / ...
2h 53m
₩17,237–47,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
4h 57m
₩22,400–37,400
Drive 300.2 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Seoul300.2 km
3h 18m
₩65,144–94,096
Fly from Gwangju
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)KWJ - GMP
2h 40m
₩58,000–144,500
Train via Suseo SRT
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo SRTSRT Mokpo
3h 9m
₩40,237–71,400
Bus via Jeonju
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal
5h 45m
₩23,900–46,400
Bus to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)RSU - GMP
4h 56m
₩89,000–318,500

Gwangju (KWJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) flights

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₩127,061Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.2 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Korail operates a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Yongsan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩29,000–46,000 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩21,000–36,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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