There are 6 ways to get from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Iksan Stationtrain KTX Mokpo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Jeonju Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
1h 33m₩9,000–73,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminalbus
2h 54m₩8,900–16,400Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gwangju-KWJ to Jeonju98.4 km
1h 16mDrive 98.4 km
- Drive from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonjucar 98.4 km
1h 16m₩20,093–29,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonjutaxi 98.4 km
1h 16m₩90,000–110,000Bus via Koch'ang
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gochang Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gochang Culture Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminalbus
3h 40m₩15,900–23,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju is to bus which costs ₩8,500 - ₩17,000 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ₩20,000 - ₩29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Jeonju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) station to Jeonju station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Jeonju Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station and Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Jeonju is 120 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ₩9,000 - ₩75,000.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju, including transfers.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.
The best way to get from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ₩9,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩8,500 - ₩17,000 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Gwangju Airport (KWJ), South Korea and Jeonju, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Airport Station to Jeonju Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station, Gwangju Songjeong Station, and Iksan Station in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, bus Tago operates a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩7,900–15,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
Train from Iksan Station to Jeonju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩4,000–7,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩5,000–7,000
- First Class
- ₩4,000–6,000
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- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
Train from Iksan Station to Jeonju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,900–34,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩4,900–34,000
- First Class
- ₩7,500–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
Train from Iksan Station to Jeonju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩1,600–2,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩1,600–2,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,900–15,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩11,500
- General
- ₩7,900
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gochang Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–9,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gochang Culture Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gwangju-KWJ to Jeonju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Jeonju Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeonju.
There are 318+ hotels available in Jeonju.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Jeonju. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.