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How to get fromGuangzhou to Gwangjuby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Guangzhou to Gwangju by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Gwangju

    best
    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane plane SZX - KWJ
    12h 24m
    ₩213,912–665,548

  2. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gwangju

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane plane CAN - KWJ
    8h 38m
    ₩162,966–603,489

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Jinan Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from Jinan East to Weihaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Weihai Port to Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Anjung Station to Asan Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    30h 51m
    ₩373,677–525,226

  4. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane CAN - ICN
    2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4bus bus
    3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    ₩189,566–395,089

  5. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane plane CAN - RSU
    2. Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 4m
    ₩177,566–640,089

  6. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Gwangju

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane plane HKG - KWJ
    9h 25m
    ₩191,912–556,448

  7. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Daegu International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane plane HKG - TAE
    3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    ₩208,512–498,048

  8. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane HKG - PUS
    3. Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Dongdaegu Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    ₩211,512–463,048

  9. Train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Dongjiakoutrain train
    2. Drive from Dongjiakou to Rizhao Portcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Rizhao Port to Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Anjung Station to Asan Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    38h 36m
    ₩351,012–455,348

Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₩205,307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,040.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Gwangju, South Korea?

Spring Airlines, Korean Air, and three other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Gwangju (KWJ) once daily.

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