There are 7 ways to get from Kwangyang to Seoul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
best- Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)RSU - GMP
1h 51m₩87,937–304,226Train
cheapest- Take the train from Suncheon Station to Yongsan StationKTX Yeosu / ...
3h 9m₩19,468–59,396Bus
- Take the bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal
4h 11m₩24,637–40,936Drive 322.5 km
- Drive from Kwangyang to Seoul322.5 km
3h 32m₩68,988–99,649Train to Sacheon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Fly from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)HIN - GMP
3h 28m₩92,749–271,180Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suncheon Station to Iksan StationITX-Saemaeul Yeosu / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Suseo SRTSRT Mokpo / ...
4h 5m₩35,468–99,396Bus via Daejeon
- Take the bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complex
- Take the bus from Daejeon Goverment Complex to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
4h 53m₩35,990–52,300
Kwangyang to Seoul by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kwangyang to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kwangyang to Seoul is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₩85,000 - ₩310,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kwangyang to Seoul. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal via Daejeon Goverment Complex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kwangyang station to Seoul station. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Station and arriving at Yongsan Station via Suncheon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Kwangyang and Seoul is 352 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Seoul without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₩19,000 - ₩60,000.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kwangyang to Seoul, including transfers.
Kwangyang to Seoul bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, depart from Suncheon Station.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Seoul is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₩85,000 - ₩310,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩19,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 3h 9m, you could also bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Kwangyang, South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?
Jin Air and Asiana Airlines fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Korail operates a train from Suncheon Station to Yongsan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩34,000–55,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day.
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- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
Flights from Sacheon Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–130,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩135,000–150,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Suncheon Station to Yongsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩34,000–55,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩39,000–55,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩34,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–85,000
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 Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–24,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–34,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Suncheon Station to Yongsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩19,300–24,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩19,300–19,800
- Economy Class
- ₩23,000–24,000
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 Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,050–12,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,050–8,200
- Economy Class
- ₩9,500–12,000
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩22,692
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩20,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–40,000
Train from Iksan Station to Suseo SRT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–39,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩28,000–39,000
- Economy
- ₩23,000–27,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–29,300
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩20,000–28,000
Bus from Daejeon Goverment Complex to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–23,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩16,000–23,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kwangyang to Seoul bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Daejeon Goverment Complex station.
Kwangyang to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Yongsan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kwangyang to Seoul is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kwangyang to Seoul.
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