What is the cheapest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju?

The cheapest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju is to train via Anyang Station which costs ₩20,000 - ₩27,000 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju?

The fastest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000.

Is there a direct train between Namdaemun and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct train from Namdaemun station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Hoehyeon Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Namdaemun to Gwangju?

The distance between Namdaemun and Gwangju is 309 km. The road distance is 300 km.

How do I travel from Namdaemun to Gwangju without a car?

The best way to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000.

How long does it take to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namdaemun to Gwangju train from?

Namdaemun to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.

Train, bus or fly from Namdaemun to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩48,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 3h 57m, you could also fly, which costs ₩55,000 - ₩160,000 and takes 3h.

Where does the Namdaemun to Gwangju train arrive?

Namdaemun to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Can I drive from Namdaemun to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Namdaemun to Gwangju is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Namdaemun to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 141+ hotels available in Gwangju.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Namdaemun to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong StationKTX Seoul / ...
2h 25m
₩17,332–47,806
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
3h 57m
₩22,697–39,659
Drive 300 km
1. Drive from Namdaemun to Gwangju300 km
3h 16m
₩65,279–94,292
Fly to Gwangju
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)GMP - KWJ
3h
₩58,090–154,462
Train via Cheonan
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Cheonan Asan StationKTX Seoul / ...
2. Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong StationKTX Seoul
2h 40m
₩31,267–71,497
Train via Anyang Station
1. Take the train from Anyang Station to Gwangju Songjeong StationMugunghwa Seoul
5h 50m
₩19,983–26,145
Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)GMP - RSU
2. Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
4h 38m
₩87,690–317,062

Namdaemun to Gwangju by foot and train

161Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

₩31,267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.5 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Namdaemun, 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.

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