There are 5 ways to get from Busan to Gwangyang-si by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Busan Station to Hadong Stationtrain S-Train Busan
- Take the taxi from Hadong Station to Gwangyang-sitaxi
2h 56m₩48,493–73,686Drive 173 km
cheapest- Drive from Busan to Gwangyang-sicar 173 km
2h 3m₩33,848–48,891Bus
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Hadong Bus Terminalbus
4h 33m₩44,200–57,069Taxi
- Take the taxi from Busan to Gwangyang-sitaxi 173 km
2h 3m₩190,000–230,000Train
- Take the train from Bujeon Station to Jinsang Stationtrain Mugunghwa Bujeon
4h 38m₩43,322–50,635
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Busan to Gwangyang-si is to drive which costs ₩33,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Busan to Gwangyang-si is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₩33,000 - ₩49,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Busan to Gwangyang-si. However, there are services departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Hadong Bus Terminal via Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Busan station to Gwangyang-si station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Jinsang Station via Bujeon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Busan and Gwangyang-si is 196 km. The road distance is 173 km.
The best way to get from Busan to Gwangyang-si without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩75,000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Busan to Gwangyang-si, including transfers.
Busan to Gwangyang-si bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Busan to Gwangyang-si train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Bujeon Station.
The best way to get from Busan to Gwangyang-si is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩60,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩43,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Gwangyang-si, South Korea?
You can take a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gwangyang-si via Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal and Hadong Bus Terminal in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, Korail Mugunghwa operates a train from Bujeon Station to Jinsang Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₩11,700–11,850 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Busan Station to Hadong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩28,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Bujeon Station to Jinsang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩11,700–11,850
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩11,700–11,850
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩11,600–17,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩13,000–17,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩15,100
- General
- ₩11,600
Bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Hadong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩4,600–6,500
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩4,600–6,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–230,000
Deungdae Call
- Phone
- +82 51 600 1000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
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Booking & Getting There
Busan to Gwangyang-si bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Busan to Gwangyang-si train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Jinsang Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Gwangyang-si is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Busan to Gwangyang-si.
There are 76+ hotels available in Gwangyang-si.