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

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gwangju is to bus which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $27 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Geumnamno 5-ga Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Seoul to Gwangju?

The distance between Seoul and Gwangju is 189 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $27 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Seoul to Gwangju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Gwangju train from?

Seoul to Gwangju train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.

Train, bus or fly from Seoul to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Seoul to Gwangju train arrive?

Seoul to Gwangju train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Can I drive from Seoul to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gwangju is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Seoul to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 146+ hotels available in Gwangju.

Seoul to Gwangju - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Seoul to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong StationSRT Suseo
2h 21m
$28–47
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong StationKTX Seoul / ...
2h 21m
$12–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
4h 23m
$16–25
Drive 186.4 mi
1. Drive from Seoul to Gwangju186.4 mi
3h 16m
$45–64
Fly
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)GMP - KWJ
2h 49m
$37–98
Bus via Iksan
1. Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
5h 58m
$18–32

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost $26–32 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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