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 ¥11000 - ¥30000 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 24m and costs ¥16000 - ¥70000.

How far is it from Gwangju to Japan?

The distance between Gwangju and Japan is 382 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 car ferry which takes 20h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Gwangju to Japan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Japan?

There are 12649+ hotels available in Japan.

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

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

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Fly Gwangju to Fukuoka Airport
best
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane KWJ - FUK
5h 24m
¥16,387–65,417
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
¥11,763–29,620
Train, car 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 car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry
4. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
20h 2m
Fly Gwangju to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KWJ - HND
7h 28m
¥28,747–55,977
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
6h 3m
¥15,423–42,120
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 42m
¥15,573–45,620
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 44m
¥34,252–81,308

Gwangju (KWJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

¥9,148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Korean Air, T'way Air, and four other airlines fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) 3 times a day.

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