What is the cheapest way to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju?

The cheapest way to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩37,000 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju?

The fastest way to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩75,000.

Is there a direct train between Mapo-gu and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct train from Mapo-gu station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Hapjeong Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via City Hall Station and Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Mapo-gu to Gwangju?

The distance between Mapo-gu and Gwangju is 317 km. The road distance is 304.4 km.

How do I travel from Mapo-gu to Gwangju without a car?

The best way to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩75,000.

How long does it take to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mapo-gu to Gwangju train from?

Mapo-gu to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.

Train, bus or fly from Mapo-gu to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩37,000 and takes 3h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ₩70,000 - ₩150,000 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Mapo-gu to Gwangju train arrive?

Mapo-gu to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Can I drive from Mapo-gu to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Mapo-gu to Gwangju is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Mapo-gu to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 126+ hotels available in Gwangju.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mapo-gu to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 33m
₩21,902–74,500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 43m
₩21,530–36,073
Drive 304.4 km
1. Drive from Mapo-gu to Gwangjucar 304.4 km
3h 23m
₩66,185–95,600
Fly to Gwangju
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
2h 44m
₩72,955–143,702
Train via Sejong
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Seoul-Pohang / ...
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul
2h 35m
₩38,438–73,438
Train via Suseo SRT
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
3h 29m
₩42,160–74,414
Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
2. Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 22m
₩87,555–186,302

Mapo-gu to Gwangju by train

192Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

₩38,438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.2 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Mapo-gu, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩33,000–70,000 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₩20,800–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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