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 14m.

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 10m and costs $12 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Uncheon Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Seoul to Gwangju?

The distance between Seoul and Gwangju is 195 miles. The road distance is 185.7 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 10m and costs $12 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m 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 Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.

Train, bus or fly from Seoul to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Seoul to Gwangju train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seoul to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gwangju is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Seoul to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 146+ hotels available in Gwangju.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Seoul 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 10m
$12–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
4h 14m
$16–25
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Seoul to Gwangju184.6 mi
3h 13m
$44–64
Fly to Gwangju
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)GMP - KWJ
2h 53m
$37–98
Train via Suseo SRT
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong StationSRT Suseo
2h 12m
$28–47
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 55m
$18–32
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
5h 3m
$59–217

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

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route twice daily. 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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