There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Kwangyang by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
3h 48m₩23,569–85,671Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
4h 37m₩24,526–48,067Drive 325.4 km
- Drive from Seoul to Kwangyangcar 325.4 km
3h 32m₩69,993–101,101Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
2h 46m₩86,690–153,196Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
3h 56m₩37,452–95,191Bus via Incheon Airport (ICN)
- Take the bus from Lotte Hotel Ibis Myeong-dong to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus 6015 Myeongdong
- Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
7h 53m₩51,176–67,110Fly to Sacheon Airport, train
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Sacheon Airport (HIN)plane GMP - HIN
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Gwangyang Stationtrain
4h 23m₩104,390–183,196
Seoul to Kwangyang by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Kwangyang is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Kwangyang is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ₩85,000 - ₩160,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Kwangyang. However, there are services departing from Lotte Hotel Ibis Myeong-dong and arriving at Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal via Incheon Int'l Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Kwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Gwangyang Station via Suncheon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Seoul and Kwangyang is 366 km. The road distance is 325.4 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Kwangyang without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩90,000.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Seoul to Kwangyang, including transfers.
Seoul to Kwangyang bus services, operated by Airport Limousine, depart from Lotte Hotel Ibis Myeong-dong station.
Seoul to Kwangyang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Kwangyang is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩90,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs ₩85,000 - ₩160,000 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Kwangyang, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩39,000–85,000 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩23,000–45,100 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩50,000–90,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–130,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩250,000–600,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–85,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩39,000–55,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–85,000
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–33,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–33,000
Train from Jinju Station to Gwangyang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–13,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩8,000–12,000
- First Class
- ₩9,000–13,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–24,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩23,000–24,000
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩9,500–12,000
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩22,660
Train from Jinju Station to Gwangyang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩3,700–4,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩3,700–4,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩20,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–45,100
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩33,000–37,000
- Economy
- ₩23,000–27,000
- Premium
- ₩45,100
- Excellent
- ₩34,700
- Economy
- ₩23,400
- Phone
- +82 2 2664-9898
- Website
- airportlimousine.co.kr
Bus from Lotte Hotel Ibis Myeong-dong to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–17,500
- Schedules at
- airportlimousine.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩35,000–50,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Kwangyang bus services, operated by Airport Limousine, arrive at Incheon Int'l Airport T1 station.
Seoul to Kwangyang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Suncheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Kwangyang is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Seoul to Kwangyang.
There are 69+ hotels available in Kwangyang.