There are 5 ways to get from Kwangyang to Busan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gwangyang Station to Busan StationS-Train Gwangju Songjeong
2h 27m₩19,000–31,000Train via Sasang Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the train from Gwangyang Station to Sasang StationMugunghwa Gwangju Songjeong
2h 50m₩11,546–14,130Bus
- Take the bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
2h 45m₩12,000–21,000Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Kwangyang to Busan164.7 km
1h 53m₩35,110–50,714Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kwangyang to Busan164.7 km
1h 53m₩180,000–220,000
Kwangyang to Busan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kwangyang to Busan is to train via Sasang Bus Terminal which costs ₩11,000 - ₩15,000 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kwangyang to Busan is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₩35,000 - ₩55,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Central Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwangyang Station station and arriving at Busan Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Kwangyang and Busan is 196 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Busan without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ₩19,000 - ₩31,000.
The train from Gwangyang Station to Busan Station takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Kwangyang to Busan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Busan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangyang Station.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Busan is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ₩19,000 - ₩31,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩12,000 - ₩21,000 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Kwangyang, South Korea and Busan, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Gwangyang Station to Busan Station twice a week. Tickets cost ₩19,000–31,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₩12,000–21,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–31,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩22,000–31,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩19,000–27,000
- First Class
- ₩31,000–45,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Sasang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩10,240–12,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩10,240–10,260
- Economy Class
- ₩12,100–12,300
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–21,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩15,000–21,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kwangyang to Busan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Busan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Busan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kwangyang to Busan is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Kwangyang to Busan.
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