There are 5 ways to get from Gwangju to Geumsansa by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Gwangju Station to Sintaein StationMugunghwa Gwangju
- Take the taxi from Sintaein Station to Geumsansa
1h 19m₩30,444–45,310Drive 86.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Gwangju to Geumsansa86.4 km
1h 7m₩18,708–27,023Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Take the taxi from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Geumsansa
1h 52m₩33,900–46,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwangju to Geumsansa86.4 km
1h 7m₩95,000–120,000Train, taxi via Jeongeup Station
- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Jeongeup StationKTX Mokpo / ...
- Take the taxi from Sintaein Station to Geumsansa
1h 39m₩29,558–71,591
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Geumsansa is to drive which costs ₩18,000 - ₩27,000 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Geumsansa is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₩18,000 - ₩27,000.
The distance between Gwangju and Geumsansa is 98 km. The road distance is 86.4 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Geumsansa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 19m and costs ₩30,000 - ₩46,000.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Gwangju to Geumsansa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Geumsansa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Gwangju to Geumsansa.
There are 280+ hotels available in Geumsansa.
What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Geumsansa, South Korea?
There is no direct connection from Gwangju to Geumsansa. However, you can take the train to Sintaein Station then take the taxi to Geumsansa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jeonju Bus Terminal then take the taxi to Geumsansa.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gwangju Station to Sintaein Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩4,400–5,500
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩4,400–4,800
- Economy Class
- ₩5,300–5,500
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩2,800–3,600
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩2,800–3,200
- Economy Class
- ₩3,300–3,600
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangju Station to Sintaein Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩8,500–15,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,500–12,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–19,000
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–11,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩7,500–11,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,000–8,500
- First Class
- ₩8,000–12,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–36,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩8,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–26,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,900–15,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩11,500
- General
- ₩7,900
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000–120,000
Jeonju Sarang Call
- Phone
- +82 63 223 1114
Jeonju Hanji Call
- Phone
- +82 63 221 1111
Jeonju Call
- Phone
- +82 63 252 2785
Jeonju Sarang Call
- Phone
- +82 63 223 1114
Jeonju Hanji Call
- Phone
- +82 63 221 1111
Jeonju Call
- Phone
- +82 63 252 2785
Udeung Call Taxi
- Phone
- +82 62 972 8105
Gwangju Call Taxi
- Phone
- +82 62 676 0014
Gwangju Bitgoeul
- Phone
- +82 62 525 2555
Jeonju Sarang Call
- Phone
- +82 63 223 1114
Jeonju Hanji Call
- Phone
- +82 63 221 1111
Jeonju Call
- Phone
- +82 63 252 2785
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