There are 3 ways to get from Gwangyang to Gunsan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Stationtrain ITX-Maum Yeosu Expo / ...
3h 7m₩49,581–92,214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
3h 45m₩24,800–37,900Drive 173.3 km
- Drive from Gwangyang to Gunsancar 173.3 km
2h 13m₩29,873–43,149
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwangyang to Gunsan is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangyang to Gunsan is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₩29,000 - ₩44,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwangyang to Gunsan. However, there are services departing from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal and arriving at Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Gwangyang station to Gunsan station. However, there are services departing from Suncheon Station and arriving at Gunsan Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Gwangyang and Gunsan is 189 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.
The best way to get from Gwangyang to Gunsan without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩95,000.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Gwangyang to Gunsan, including transfers.
Gwangyang to Gunsan bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal station.
Gwangyang to Gunsan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Suncheon Station.
The best way to get from Gwangyang to Gunsan is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩95,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Gwangyang, South Korea and Gunsan, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩16,802–34,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,802–34,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–34,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩9,605–9,615
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩9,605–9,615
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩20,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,800–16,900
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩16,900
- Premium Intercity
- ₩14,100
- General
- ₩10,800
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–20,300
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩14,000–19,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩20,300
- General
- ₩15,600
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩18,600
- General
- ₩14,300
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Booking & Getting There
Gwangyang to Gunsan bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gwangyang to Gunsan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangyang to Gunsan is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Gwangyang to Gunsan.
There are 45+ hotels available in Gunsan.