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

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongju is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongju is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩80,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju and Gyeongju?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Gyeongju. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Gwangju to Gyeongju?

The distance between Gwangju and Gyeongju is 267 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongju without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩36,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Gwangju to Gyeongju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Gyeongju bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Gwangju to Gyeongju?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongju is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩36,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩400,000 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Gwangju to Gyeongju bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gwangju to Gyeongju?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Gyeongju is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Gwangju to Gyeongju.

Where can I stay near Gyeongju?

There are 335+ hotels available in Gyeongju.

Gwangju to Gyeongju - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gwangju to Gyeongju by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
3h 33m
₩21,415–35,743
Drive 264.4 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Gyeongjucar 264.4 km
3h 19m
₩55,280–79,849
Fly to Pohang
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO)plane KWJ - KPO
5h 25m
₩103,600–396,400
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane KWJ - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
5h 18m
₩109,100–247,900
Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane KWJ - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
5h 52m
₩105,400–234,400
Fly to Ulsan Airport
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane KWJ - USN
6h 53m
₩121,700–241,900

Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

₩86,063Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.6 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Gyeongju, South Korea?

You can take a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Jin Air, Korean Air, and Asiana Airlines fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO) 4 times a day.

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