What is the cheapest way to get from Busan to Gwangju-si?

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Gwangju-si is to bus which costs ₩29,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Busan to Gwangju-si?

The fastest way to get from Busan to Gwangju-si is to train via Dongtan SRT which takes 3h 12m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩85,000.

Is there a direct bus between Busan and Gwangju-si?

No, there is no direct bus from Busan to Gwangju-si. However, there are services departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Seongnam Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Busan and Gwangju-si?

No, there is no direct train from Busan station to Gwangju-si station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Chowol Station via Dongtan Station and Seongnam Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Busan to Gwangju-si?

The distance between Busan and Gwangju-si is 409 km. The road distance is 354.1 km.

How do I travel from Busan to Gwangju-si without a car?

The best way to get from Busan to Gwangju-si without a car is to train via Dongtan SRT which takes 3h 12m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩85,000.

How long does it take to get from Busan to Gwangju-si?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Busan to Gwangju-si, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Busan to Gwangju-si bus from?

Busan to Gwangju-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Busan to Gwangju-si train from?

Busan to Gwangju-si train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Busan Station.

Train or bus from Busan to Gwangju-si?

The best way to get from Busan to Gwangju-si is to train via Dongtan SRT which takes 3h 12m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩85,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩29,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Busan to Gwangju-si bus arrive?

Busan to Gwangju-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seongnam Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Busan to Gwangju-si train arrive?

Busan to Gwangju-si train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Dongtan SRT station.

Can I drive from Busan to Gwangju-si?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Gwangju-si is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Busan to Gwangju-si.

Where can I stay near Gwangju-si?

There are 4972+ hotels available in Gwangju-si.

Busan to Gwangju-si - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Busan to Gwangju-si by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Dongtan SRT
best
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongtan SRTtrain SRT Busan
3h 12m
₩52,898–80,900
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Suwon Stationtrain KTX Busan / ...
4h 46m
₩27,615–90,261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Seongnam Bus Terminalbus
4h 29m
₩29,172–45,856
Drive 354.1 km
1. Drive from Busan to Gwangju-sicar 354.1 km
3h 59m
₩74,105–107,040
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane PUS - GMP
2. Take the subway from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
3. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Chowol Stationsubway
3h 53m
₩56,481–128,322
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane PUS - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Kyongil Elementary Schoolbus
4h 33m
₩170,881–423,922
Train to Ulsan Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Ulsan Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ulsan Airport (USN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane USN - GMP
3. Take the subway from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
4. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Chowol Stationsubway
5h 17m
₩86,704–175,751
Bus to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane RSU - GMP
6h 11m
₩96,927–307,200
Bus, train to Sacheon Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Masan Station to Jinju Stationtrain
3. Fly from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane HIN - GMP
4. Take the subway from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
5. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Chowol Stationsubway
5h 50m
₩109,400–343,379

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) flights

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Distance: 409.1 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Gwangju-si, South Korea?

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Busan Station to Dongtan SRT hourly. Tickets cost ₩49,000–53,000 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Seongnam Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₩26,000–42,000 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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