There are 4 ways to get from Daejeon to Gwangyang by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Seodaejeon Station to Suncheon Stationtrain ITX-Maum Seoul / ...
2h 37m₩53,803–98,711Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yuseong Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
4h₩21,488–35,125Drive 201.8 km
- Drive from Daejeon to Gwangyangcar 201.8 km
2h 24m₩42,243–61,018Bus via Daejeon Terminal Complex
- Take the bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
4h 15m₩21,780–40,917
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Gwangyang is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Gwangyang is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daejeon to Gwangyang. However, there are services departing from Yuseong Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Daejeon station to Gwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Seodaejeon Station and arriving at Suncheon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Daejeon and Gwangyang is 250 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Gwangyang without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩100,000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Daejeon to Gwangyang, including transfers.
Daejeon to Gwangyang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Yuseong Express Bus Terminal station.
Daejeon to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Seodaejeon Station.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Gwangyang is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩100,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Daejeon, South Korea and Gwangyang, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Seodaejeon Station to Suncheon Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩26,000–55,000 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuseong Express Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 4h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000–55,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩26,000–35,000
- First Class
- ₩36,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩14,800–15,100
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩14,800–15,100
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Yuseong Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩17,000–20,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–14,000
- Excellent Express
- ₩18,000
- Economy Express
- ₩12,300
Bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩17,000–20,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–15,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Daejeon to Gwangyang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Daejeon to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Suncheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daejeon to Gwangyang is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Daejeon to Gwangyang.
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