There are 6 ways to get from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Sejong
best- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong StationKTX Mokpo
- Take the train from Osong Station to Busan StationKTX Seoul
3h 30m₩46,436–116,472Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Bujeon StationMugunghwa Gwangju Songjeong
6h 7m₩19,119–23,142Bus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
5h 1m₩20,578–33,521Drive 247 km
- Drive from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port247 km
3h₩53,622–77,453Fly
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)KWJ - PUS
5h 1m₩63,600–188,900Train
- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Busan StationS-Train Gwangju Songjeong
5h 13m₩31,000–49,000
Gwangju to Busan Int'l port by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port is to train which costs ₩19,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₩50,000 - ₩80,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port station. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Choryang Station via Sasang Bus Terminal and Jagalchi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwangju Songjeong Station station and arriving at Busan Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Gwangju and Busan Int'l port is 477 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port without a car is to train via Sejong which takes 3h 30m and costs ₩46,000 - ₩120,000.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port, including transfers.
Gwangju to Busan Int'l port bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju to Busan Int'l port train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port is to train via Sejong which takes 3h 30m and costs ₩46,000 - ₩120,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩20,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs ₩60,000 - ₩190,000 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Busan Int'l port, South Korea?
You can take a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Busan Int'l port via Osong Station and Busan Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩17,000–30,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–160,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju, Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–160,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–330,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–270,000
- Website
- jejuair.net
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩75,000–270,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–29,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩18,000–25,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
Train from Osong Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–53,228
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩32,000–44,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩28,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩47,000–75,000
- Economy Class
- ₩53,228
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩40,500
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₩31,000–49,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩36,000–49,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩31,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩50,000–75,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
Train from Osong Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–49,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–49,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–75,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Bujeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩17,500–21,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩17,500–17,900
- Economy Class
- ₩20,800–21,400
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–30,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩22,000–30,000
- Economy
- ₩17,000–21,000
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More Questions & Answers
Gwangju to Busan Int'l port bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju to Busan Int'l port train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Busan Int'l port is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Gwangju to Busan Int'l port.
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