There are 6 ways to get from Gimpo to Gwangju by train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Seoul Station to Cheonan Asan Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
- Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
3h 15m₩39,740–81,940Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal to Suwon Bus Terminalbus A4300-1 Gimpo Airport
- Take the bus from Suwon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
6h 33m₩30,240–45,740Drive 316.8 km
- Drive from Gimpo to Gwangjucar 316.8 km
3h 30m₩62,809–90,724Fly to Gwangju
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
2h 38m₩98,140–233,140Subway, train
- Take the subway from Sau Station to Gimpo Intl. Airport Stationsubway
- Take the subway from Gimpo Intl. Airport Station to Express Bus Terminal Stationsubway
- Take the subway from Express Bus Terminal Station to Suseo Stationsubway
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
3h 56m₩44,185–75,885Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
- 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
4h 24m₩97,740–299,740
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gimpo to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩30,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gimpo to Gwangju is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ₩95,000 - ₩240,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gimpo to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Suwon Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Gimpo station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Sau Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Gimpo Airport, Seoul Station and Cheonan Asan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Gimpo and Gwangju is 340 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.
The best way to get from Gimpo to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩85,000.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Gimpo to Gwangju, including transfers.
Gimpo to Gwangju bus services, operated by Gyeonggi Airport Limousine Co.Ltd, depart from Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal station.
Gimpo to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Seoul Station.
The best way to get from Gimpo to Gwangju is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩85,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩30,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs ₩95,000 - ₩240,000 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Gimpo, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Sau Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Gimpo Airport, Seoul Station, and Cheonan Asan Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sau Station to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal, and Suwon Bus Terminal in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩105,000–120,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Seoul Station to Cheonan Asan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
Train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–55,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩34,000–55,000
- Economy Class
- ₩37,693
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- Phone
- +82 31 211 9601
- Website
- ggairportbus.co.kr
Bus from Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal to Suwon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- ggairportbus.co.kr
- Book at
- bustago.or.kr
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Booking & Getting There
Gimpo to Gwangju bus services, operated by Gyeonggi Airport Limousine Co.Ltd, arrive at Suwon Bus Terminal station.
Gimpo to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Cheonan Asan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gimpo to Gwangju is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Gimpo to Gwangju.
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