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 Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Stationtrain
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Jinsang Stationtrain
4h 45m₩35,027–102,102Bus via Daegu
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₩30,200–48,871Drive 212.2 km
- Drive from Gyeongju to Gwangyangcar 212.2 km
2h 28m₩41,962–60,611Bus
- Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Suncheon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
6h 50m₩41,649–63,324
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang is to bus via Daegu 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 ₩42,000 - ₩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 Jinsang Station via Dongdaegu Station and Jinju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Gyeongju and Gwangyang is 272 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 45m and costs ₩35,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Gyeongju Station.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangyang is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ₩35,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Daegu, 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 Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Gwangyang via Gyeongju KTX Station, Gyeongju Station, Dongdaegu Station, Jinju Station, and Jinsang Station in around 4h 45m. 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 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Gyeongju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–35,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩8,000–35,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–25,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–42,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- 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
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
Bus from Suncheon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩8,400–13,200
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩9,000–12,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩13,200
- Premium Intercity
- ₩11,000
- General
- ₩8,400
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
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Booking & Getting There
Gyeongju to Gwangyang bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Dongdaegu Terminal station.
Gyeongju to Gwangyang train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Dongdaegu 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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