What is the cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square?

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square is to bus which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square?

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩75,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju and Gwanghwamun Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Seoul Central City Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gwangju and Gwanghwamun Square?

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju station to Gwanghwamun Square station. However, there are services departing from Gwangju Songjeong Station and arriving at Jonggak Station via Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square?

The distance between Gwangju and Gwanghwamun Square is 312 km. The road distance is 301.3 km.

How do I travel from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square without a car?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩75,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square bus from?

Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square train from?

Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Train, bus or fly from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 3h 50m, you could also fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩270,000 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square bus arrive?

Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square train arrive?

Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Yongsan Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square.

Where can I stay near Gwanghwamun Square?

There are 5285+ hotels available in Gwanghwamun Square.

Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Square by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Yongsan Stationtrain KTX Mokpo / ...
2h 29m
₩21,080–71,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminalbus
3h 50m
₩22,300–35,850
Drive 301.3 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Gwanghwamun Squarecar 301.3 km
3h 21m
₩63,018–91,026
Fly from Gwangju
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KWJ - GMP
2h 59m
₩103,100–263,400
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo SRTtrain SRT Mokpo
2. Take the subway from Suseo Station to Gyeongbokgung Stationsubway 3-Orange
3h 5m
₩41,264–69,800
Bus to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane RSU - GMP
4h 31m
₩92,696–279,200
Bus to Sacheon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jinju Express Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane HIN - GMP
4h 57m
₩106,606–323,000

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

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Distance: 312.1 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Gwanghwamun Square, 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 Seoul Central City Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₩20,800–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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