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

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Japan is to train and fly which costs ¥10000 - ¥33000 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Japan is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥16000 - ¥49000.

How far is it from Gwangju to Japan?

The distance between Gwangju and Japan is 1202 km.

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

The best way to get from Gwangju to Japan without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Gwangju to Japan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Japan?

There are 12761+ hotels available in Japan.

Gwangju to Japan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gwangju to Japan by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly Gwangju to Tokyo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KWJ - HND
7h 8m
¥26,716–71,036
Train to Cheongju International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane CJJ - FUK
5h 57m
¥10,927–32,959
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Busan Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
4. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
22h
Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
4. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane PUS - FUK
5h 55m
¥14,777–47,709
Train, train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
3. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane TAE - FUK
5h 40m
¥16,877–52,109
Fly Gwangju to Fukuoka Airport
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane KWJ - FUK
5h 29m
¥16,406–48,436
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Gwangju to Busan Int'l portcar
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Tokyocar
25h 43m
¥35,241–81,292

Gwangju (KWJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 21mAverage Duration

¥26,126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,201.9 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Asiana Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) 3 times a day.

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