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

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Busan (State) is to bus which costs ₩20,000 - ₩32,000 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Busan (State) is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₩41,000 - ₩65,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju and Busan (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Busan (State) station. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Station via Sasang Bus Terminal and Jagalchi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju station to Busan (State) station. However, there are services departing from Gwangju Songjeong Station and arriving at Busan Station via Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

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

The distance between Gwangju and Busan (State) is 476 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gwangju to Busan (State) without a car is to train via Sejong which takes 3h 10m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩120,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Gwangju to Busan (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Busan (State) bus from?

Gwangju to Busan (State) bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Gwangju to Busan (State) is to train via Sejong which takes 3h 10m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩120,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩20,000 - ₩32,000 and takes 4h 18m, you could also fly, which costs ₩90,000 - ₩210,000 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Gwangju to Busan (State) bus arrive?

Gwangju to Busan (State) bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.

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

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

Can I drive from Gwangju to Busan (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Busan (State) is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Gwangju to Busan (State).

Where can I stay near Busan (State)?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Busan (State).

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gwangju to Busan (State) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Sejong
best
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Mokpo
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Busan Stationtrain KTX Seoul
3h 10m
₩53,355–116,581
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
4h 18m
₩20,480–32,004
Drive 245.6 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Busancar 245.6 km
3h
₩41,831–60,422
Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane KWJ - PUS
4h 55m
₩93,900–209,400
Bus via Gwangyang
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
5h 1m
₩30,000–43,500
Train
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suncheon Stationtrain Mugunghwa Gwangju Songjeong
2. Take the train from Suncheon Station to Busan Stationtrain S-Train Mokpo
6h 6m
₩31,026–55,082
Fly to Ulsan Airport, train
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane KWJ - USN
2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Stationtrain
5h 42m
₩112,900–261,400

Gwangju to Busan (State) by train

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Distance: 475.5 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Busan Station via Osong Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩17,000–29,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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