There are 4 ways to get from Kwangyang to Daegu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju StationMugunghwa Gwangju Songjeong
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu StationKTX Jinju / ...
3h 15m₩12,849–53,480Bus
- Take the bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to West Daegu Express Bus Terminal
4h 26m₩23,757–40,500Drive 168.2 km
- Drive from Kwangyang to Daegu168.2 km
2h 24m₩36,597–52,862Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kwangyang to Daegu168.2 km
2h 24m₩190,000–230,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kwangyang to Daegu is to train which costs ₩12,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kwangyang to Daegu is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩55,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kwangyang to Daegu. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at West Daegu Express Bus Terminal via Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kwangyang station to Daegu station. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Station and arriving at Jungangno Station via Jinju Station and Dongdaegu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Kwangyang and Daegu is 218 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Daegu without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₩12,000 - ₩55,000.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kwangyang to Daegu, including transfers.
Kwangyang to Daegu bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Daegu train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Gwangyang Station.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Daegu is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₩12,000 - ₩55,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩23,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Kwangyang, South Korea and Daegu, South Korea?
You can take a train from Gwangyang Station to Jungangno Station via Jinju Station, Dongdaegu Station, and Dongdaegu Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to West Daegu Express Bus Terminal via Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 4h 26m.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩3,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩3,100–3,500
- Economy Class
- ₩3,700–4,000
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,700–10,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,700–8,800
- Economy Class
- ₩10,370–10,400
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩8,000–12,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,500–9,000
- First Class
- ₩9,000–13,000
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩14,500–25,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–25,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Economy Class
- ₩14,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩13,800
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–42,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩9,500–13,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to West Daegu Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩18,000–25,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kwangyang to Daegu bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Daegu train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Jinju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kwangyang to Daegu is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kwangyang to Daegu.
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