There are 7 ways to get from Myeong-dong to Gwangju by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong StationKTX Seoul / ...
2h 17m₩17,352–47,832Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
3h 43m₩21,398–37,895Drive 299.3 km
- Drive from Myeong-dong to Gwangju299.3 km
3h 16m₩65,202–94,180Subway, fly to Gwangju
- Take the subway from Euljiro 1-ga Station to Hongik Univ Station
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)GMP - KWJ
2h 59m₩59,262–146,200Train via Sejong
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Osong StationKTX Seoul-Pohang / ...
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong StationKTX Seoul
2h 29m₩31,301–64,763Subway, train
- Take the subway from Euljiro 3-ga Station to Suseo Station3-Orange
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong StationSRT Suseo
3h 9m₩40,566–72,122Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)GMP - RSU
- Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
4h 38m₩88,862–308,800
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Myeong-dong to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Myeong-dong to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000.
No, there is no direct train from Myeong-dong station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from City Hall Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Myeong-dong and Gwangju is 310 km. The road distance is 299.3 km.
The best way to get from Myeong-dong to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Myeong-dong to Gwangju, including transfers.
Myeong-dong to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Myeong-dong to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 43m.
Myeong-dong to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Myeong-dong to Gwangju is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Myeong-dong to Gwangju.
What companies run services between Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩29,000–46,000 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₩20,800–36,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩140,000–150,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩50,000–90,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–46,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩34,000–46,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩29,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩49,000–70,000
Train from Seoul Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–21,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩15,000–21,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩12,000–18,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–29,000
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–29,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩18,000–25,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
.jpg "Interior Second class")
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩16,500–20,200
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,500–16,900
- Economy Class
- ₩19,700–20,200
- Phone
- +82 1577 1234
- Website
- seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Euljiro 1-ga Station to Hongik Univ Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,300–2,500
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Euljiro 3-ga Station to Suseo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
Train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–47,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩20,800–36,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩26,000–36,000
- Economy
- ₩21,000–25,000
- Economy
- ₩20,800
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–16,800
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩12,000–16,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 146+ hotels available in Gwangju.