What is the cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to bus via Daegu which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩90,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gyeongju and Gwangju?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The distance between Gyeongju and Gwangju is 275 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.

How do I travel from Gyeongju to Gwangju without a car?

The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩40,000.

How long does it take to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The bus from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Gyeongju to Gwangju bus from?

Gyeongju to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs ₩28,000 - ₩40,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩90,000 - ₩290,000 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Gyeongju to Gwangju bus arrive?

Gyeongju to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Gyeongju to Gwangju is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Gyeongju to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 141+ hotels available in Gwangju.

Gyeongju to Gwangju - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
3h 20m
₩28,100–40,000
Bus via Daegu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gwangju Bus Terminal
4h 28m
₩22,374–35,764
Drive 272.4 km
1. Drive from Gyeongju to Gwangju272.4 km
3h 5m
₩59,103–85,371
Fly from Pohang
1. Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ)KPO - KWJ
5h 7m
₩90,526–287,036
Bus via Suncheon
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Suncheon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
4h 50m
₩31,458–46,123
Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gwangju (KWJ)PUS - KWJ
5h 30m
₩66,985–226,626
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Dongdaegu Station
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Gwangju (KWJ)TAE - KWJ
5h 28m
₩63,600–167,400

Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

₩70,752Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 274.7 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Gyeongju, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?

bus Tago operates a bus from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₩28,100–40,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Jin Air and Korean Air fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) 4 times a day.

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