There are 6 ways to get from Gwangju to Changwon by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
4h 2m₩28,014–38,738Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suncheon Stationtrain Mugunghwa Gwangju Songjeong
- Take the train from Suncheon Station to Changwon Jungang Stationtrain Mugunghwa Deungnyang
5h 14m₩16,026–38,082Train via Sejong
- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Mokpo
- Take the train from Osong Station to Changwon Jungang Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
4h 13m₩49,355–111,581Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Gwangju to Changwoncar 205.8 km
2h 34m₩40,806–58,942Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwangju to Changwontaxi 205.8 km
2h 34m₩180,000–220,000Bus via Gwangyang
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
5h 28m₩36,234–49,134
Gwangju to Changwon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Changwon is to train which costs ₩16,000 - ₩39,000 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Changwon is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩60,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Changwon. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Changwon Hostpital via Gimhae Airport Domestic Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gwangju station to Changwon station. However, there are services departing from Gwangju Songjeong Station and arriving at Changwon Jungang Station via Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Gwangju and Changwon is 280 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Changwon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩39,000.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Gwangju to Changwon, including transfers.
Gwangju to Changwon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju to Changwon train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Changwon is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩39,000. Alternatively, you can train via Sejong, which costs ₩49,000 - ₩120,000 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Changwon, South Korea?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Changwon Jungang Station via Osong Station in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–42,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
Train from Osong Station to Changwon Jungang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–60,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩28,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩41,000–60,000
Train from Suncheon Station to Changwon Jungang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩15,000–30,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩15,000–21,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–30,000
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- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–29,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩25,000–29,000
- Economy
- ₩17,000–21,000
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Booking & Getting There
Gwangju to Changwon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju to Changwon train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Changwon is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Gwangju to Changwon.
There are 98+ hotels available in Changwon.