What is the cheapest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

The fastest way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₩100,000 - ₩250,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju (State) and Seoul?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju (State) to Seoul. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Gwangju (State) and Seoul?

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju (State) station to Seoul station. However, there are services departing from Geumnamno 4-ga Station and arriving at Yongsan Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

The distance between Gwangju (State) and Seoul is 317 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.

How do I travel from Gwangju (State) to Seoul without a car?

The best way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₩20,000 - ₩75,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju (State) to Seoul bus from?

Gwangju (State) to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gwangju (State) to Seoul train from?

Gwangju (State) to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Train, bus or fly from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

The best way to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₩20,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩250,000 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Gwangju (State) to Seoul bus arrive?

Gwangju (State) to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Gwangju (State) to Seoul train arrive?

Gwangju (State) to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Yongsan Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju (State) to Seoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju (State) to Seoul is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Gwangju (State) to Seoul.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5426+ hotels available in Seoul.

Gwangju (State) to Seoul - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gwangju (State) to Seoul by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Yongsan Stationtrain KTX Mokpo / ...
2h 50m
₩20,113–71,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
4h 57m
₩22,400–35,400
Drive 300.2 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Seoulcar 300.2 km
3h 21m
₩61,174–88,362
Fly
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KWJ - GMP
2h 37m
₩103,400–244,600
Train via Suseo SRT
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo SRTtrain SRT Mokpo
3h 9m
₩40,113–71,400
Bus via Jeonju
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminalbus
5h 45m
₩23,900–46,400

Gwangju (KWJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) flights

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Distance: 317.1 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Gwangju (State), South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Yongsan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩33,000–70,000 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩21,000–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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