There are 8 ways to get from Gangwon-do to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jecheon Station to Osong Stationtrain Mugunghwa Yeongju
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul
4h 28m₩40,614–88,981Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suwon Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Suwon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
5h 50m₩27,900–44,754Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
4h 37m₩49,800–87,500Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Wŏnju to Gwangjucar 306.5 km
4h 5m₩64,158–92,672Train, fly to Gwangju
- Take the train from Namchuncheon Station to Wangsimni Stationtrain
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
4h 16m₩113,200–282,954Bus, train via Sejong
- Take the bus from Wonju Bus Terminal to Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul
4h 55m₩37,789–58,789Bus, train via Cheongju-si
- Take the bus from Wonju Bus Terminal to Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Termianl to Jeonju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
6h 46m₩37,089–76,789Train, fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
- Take the train from Namchuncheon Station to Wangsimni Stationtrain
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
- Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
6h 2m₩102,800–319,554
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gangwon-do to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩27,000 - ₩45,000 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gangwon-do to Gwangju is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₩60,000 - ₩95,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gangwon-do to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Suwon Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Gangwon-do station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Wonju Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Jecheon Station and Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Gangwon-do and Gwangju is 342 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Gangwon-do to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩90,000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Gangwon-do to Gwangju, including transfers.
Gangwon-do to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gangwon-do to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Jecheon Station.
The best way to get from Gangwon-do to Gwangju is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩90,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩27,000 - ₩45,000 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Gangwon-do, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a vehicle from Wŏnju to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Wonju Station, Jecheon Station, and Osong Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Suwon Bus Terminal in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–125,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Jecheon Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,650–7,750
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩7,650–7,750
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩3,300–3,600
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩3,300–3,600
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Jecheon Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–27,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
- Economy Class
- ₩15,100
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
Train from Namchuncheon Station to Wangsimni Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,800–20,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–20,000
- Economy Class
- ₩9,800
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩7,500–11,000
- First Class
- ₩8,000–12,000
Train from Namchuncheon Station to Wangsimni Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,800–20,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–20,000
- Economy Class
- ₩9,800
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
Train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–47,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–70,000
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–36,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩8,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–26,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Website
- chuncheonterminal.co.kr
Bus from Wonju Bus Terminal to Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩16,789
- Schedules at
- chuncheon-pti.kr
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Wonju Bus Terminal to Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩16,789
- Schedules at
- chuncheon-pti.kr
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suwon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,900–14,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩10,000–14,000
Bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,200
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩12,000–16,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩20,200
- Premium Intercity
- ₩16,800
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Suwon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–31,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩27,000–31,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–23,000
- Phone
- +82 43 235 8841
- Website
- cjterminal.com
Bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Termianl to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–16,000
- Schedules at
- cjterminal.com
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- 063 270 1700
- Website
- jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Gangwon-do to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Suwon Bus Terminal station.
Gangwon-do to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gangwon-do to Gwangju is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Gangwon-do to Gwangju.
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