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

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan is to bus via Seoul which costs ₩36,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ₩95,000 - ₩460,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju and Seoraksan?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Seoraksan. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Seoraksan National Park Office via Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Gwangju to Seoraksan?

The distance between Gwangju and Seoraksan is 508 km. The road distance is 446.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩100,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Seoraksan bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Gwangju to Seoraksan?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan is to bus via Seoul which takes 6h 52m and costs ₩36,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩95,000 - ₩460,000 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Gwangju to Seoraksan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gwangju to Seoraksan?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Seoraksan is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Gwangju to Seoraksan.

Where can I stay near Seoraksan?

There are 239+ hotels available in Seoraksan.

Gwangju to Seoraksan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo SRTtrain KTX Mokpo
2. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminalbus
6h 6m
₩51,513–97,881
Bus via Seoul
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Sokcho Express Bus Terminalbus
6h 52m
₩36,703–64,661
Drive 446.9 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Seoraksancar 446.9 km
5h 48m
₩88,031–127,155
Fly Gwangju to Gimpo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KWJ - GMP
2. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Sokcho Express Bus Terminalbus
6h 28m
₩113,845–244,345
Train, bus via Seoul
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo SRTtrain SRT Mokpo
2. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Sokcho Express Bus Terminalbus
6h 12m
₩56,564–100,600
Train, bus via Seongnam-si
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo SRTtrain SRT Mokpo
2. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminalbus
6h 24m
₩58,664–99,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminalbus
7h 26m
₩58,350–77,733
Bus to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Sokcho Express Bus Terminalbus
8h 1m
₩118,441–330,145
Bus to Sacheon Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Sokcho Express Bus Terminalbus
8h 26m
₩122,351–323,945
Fly Gwangju to Yangyang International Airport
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Yangyang International Airport (YNY)plane KWJ - YNY
4h 40m
₩95,400–451,400

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

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1hAverage Duration

₩109,777Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gwangju to Seoraksan.

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Distance: 508 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Seoraksan National Park Office via Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, and Sokcho Express Bus Terminal in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, Korean Air, Thai Smile, and two other airlines fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) 3 times a day.

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