What is the cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Daegu?

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Daegu is to train via Suwon Station which costs ₩22,000 - ₩25,000 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwangju to Daegu?

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Daegu is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩75,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju and Daegu?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju station to Daegu. However, there are services departing from Suseo Station Exit5 and arriving at Dongdaegu Terminal via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Gwangju and Daegu?

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju station to Daegu station. However, there are services departing from Gyeonggi Gwangju Station and arriving at Jungangno Station via Seongnam Station, Dongtan SRT and Dongdaegu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Gwangju to Daegu?

The distance between Gwangju and Daegu is 277 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.

How do I travel from Gwangju to Daegu without a car?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Daegu without a car is to train via Dongtan SRT which takes 2h 46m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩75,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Daegu?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Gwangju to Daegu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Daegu bus from?

Gwangju to Daegu bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Daegu train from?

Gwangju to Daegu train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Dongtan SRT station.

Train or bus from Gwangju to Daegu?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Daegu is to train via Dongtan SRT which takes 2h 46m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩23,000 - ₩39,000 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Gwangju to Daegu bus arrive?

Gwangju to Daegu bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Dongdaegu Terminal station.

Where does the Gwangju to Daegu train arrive?

Gwangju to Daegu train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Dongdaegu Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju to Daegu?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Daegu is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Gwangju to Daegu.

Where can I stay near Daegu?

There are 244+ hotels available in Daegu.

Gwangju to Daegu - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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Train via Dongtan SRT
best
1. Take the train from Dongtan SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
2h 46m
₩36,789–71,053
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Suwon Station to Daegu Stationtrain ITX-Saemaeul Seoul / ...
4h 26m
₩19,367–64,623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
5h 16m
₩23,789–38,453
Drive 243.7 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Daegucar 243.7 km
2h 42m
₩49,880–72,049
Bus to Incheon International Airport, fly to Daegu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane ICN - TAE
4h 12m
₩200,200–464,468
Train via Suwon Station
1. Take the train from Osan Station to Daegu Stationtrain Mugunghwa Seoul
5h 36m
₩22,067–24,323
Subway, subway to Gimpo International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from Gyeonggi Gwangju Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Sinnonhyeon Stationsubway
3. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane GMP - PUS
4. Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
5h 35m
₩67,400–142,968
Subway, subway to Gimpo International Airport, fly to Ulsan Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Gyeonggi Gwangju Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Sinnonhyeon Stationsubway
3. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane GMP - USN
4. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
5h 46m
₩85,400–178,968

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Daegu International Airport (TAE) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

₩176,521Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.3 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea and Daegu, South Korea?

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Dongtan SRT to Dongdaegu Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩32,000–63,300 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩19,000–32,000 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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