There are 4 ways to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain KTX Seoul
- Take the train from Busan Station to Hadong Stationtrain S-Train Busan
4h 39m₩57,888–109,590Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
6h₩30,200–48,871Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Masan Station to Jinsang Stationtrain Mugunghwa Bujeon
4h 51m₩37,738–47,600Drive 212.2 km
- Drive from Gyeongju to Gwangyangcar 212.2 km
2h 28m₩44,420–64,162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang is to bus which costs ₩30,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gyeongju to Gwangyang. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal and Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Gyeongju station to Gwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Station and arriving at Hadong Station via Busan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Gyeongju and Gwangyang is 282 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang, including transfers.
Gyeongju to Gwangyang bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gyeongju to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gyeongju Station.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩30,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Gyeongju, South Korea and Gwangyang, South Korea?
You can take a bus from Singyeongju University to Gwangyang via Gyeongju KTX Station, Gyeongju Station, Busan Station, and Hadong Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal and Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 6h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–19,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
Train from Busan Station to Hadong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩28,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩12,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Masan Station to Jinsang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–6,200
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩6,000–6,200
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–19,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,500–9,000
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
- Phone
- +82 1666 5599
- Website
- gyeongjuterminal.co.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–8,000
- Schedules at
- gyeongjuterminal.co.kr
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–24,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Gyeongju to Gwangyang bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Dongdaegu Terminal station.
Gyeongju to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Busan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gyeongju to Gwangyang is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Gyeongju to Gwangyang.
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