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

The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩35,000 - ₩44,000 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₩60,000 - ₩90,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gyeongju and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct bus from Gyeongju to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Seongnam Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Gyeongju and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct train from Gyeongju station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Station and arriving at Gyeonggi Gwangju Station via Dongtan Station and Seongnam Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The distance between Gyeongju and Gwangju is 327 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩75,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gyeongju to Gwangju bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gyeongju to Gwangju train from?

Gyeongju to Gwangju train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Gyeongju Station.

Train or bus from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩35,000 - ₩44,000 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Gyeongju to Gwangju bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gyeongju to Gwangju train arrive?

Gyeongju to Gwangju train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Dongtan SRT station.

Can I drive from Gyeongju to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Gyeongju to Gwangju is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Gyeongju to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 96+ hotels available in Gwangju.

Gyeongju to Gwangju - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Dongtan SRTtrain SRT Busan
3h 52m
₩42,109–73,546
Bus via Express Bus Terminal Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
4h 58m
₩27,200–42,960
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Seongnam Bus Terminalbus
4h 19m
₩35,000–43,297
Drive 288.7 km
1. Drive from Gyeongju to Gwangjucar 288.7 km
3h 9m
₩60,632–87,580
Bus to Pohang, fly to Gimpo International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KPO - GMP
3. Take the subway from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
4. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Gyeonggi Gwangju Stationsubway
4h 18m
₩92,006–280,287
Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane PUS - GMP
3. Take the subway from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
4. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Gyeonggi Gwangju Stationsubway
5h 2m
₩70,488–142,183
Line 50 bus, train to Ulsan Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Gyeongju KTX Stationbus
2. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Ulsan Stationtrain
3. Fly from Ulsan Airport (USN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane USN - GMP
4. Take the subway from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo Stationsubway
5. Take the subway from Pangyo Station to Gyeonggi Gwangju Stationsubway
6h 1m
₩85,200–177,000
Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane PUS - ICN
3. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Kyongil Elementary Schoolbus
5h 41m
₩189,788–447,783

Pohang (KPO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) flights

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Distance: 327 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Gyeongju Station to Dongtan SRT every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₩38,000–48,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Gyeongju Bus Terminal operates a bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Seongnam Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ₩32,000–40,000 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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