There are 4 ways to get from Goseong to Gwangju by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tongyeong Central Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 22m₩21,895–33,273Train
- Take the train from Banseong Station to Suncheon Stationtrain
- Take the train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Stationtrain
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
4h 19m₩52,982–121,551Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Goseong to Gwangjucar 168.5 km
2h 17m₩35,277–50,955Taxi
- Take the taxi from Goseong to Gwangjutaxi 168.5 km
2h 17m₩150,000–190,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goseong to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Goseong to Gwangju is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₩35,000 - ₩55,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Goseong to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Goseong Intercity Bus Termianl and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Tongyeong Central Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Goseong station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Banseong Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Suncheon Station and Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Goseong and Gwangju is 207 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Goseong to Gwangju without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Goseong to Gwangju, including transfers.
Goseong to Gwangju bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Tongyeong Central Bus Terminal station.
Goseong to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Banseong Station.
The best way to get from Goseong to Gwangju is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩50,000 - ₩130,000 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
TxBus operates a bus from Tongyeong Central Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₩20,000–28,000 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Goseong to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Banseong Station, Suncheon Station, and Iksan Station in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Banseong Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–5,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩5,200–5,400
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩9,605–9,615
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩9,605–9,615
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,802–34,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–34,000
- Economy Class
- ₩16,802
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩20,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–40,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Tongyeong Central Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–28,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₩150,000–190,000
Joeunseom Call
- Phone
- +82 55 632 0000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Goseong to Gwangju bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Goseong to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Suncheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goseong to Gwangju is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Goseong to Gwangju.
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