There are 5 ways to get from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Changwon Jungang Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Stationtrain
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
3h 37m₩53,236–129,551Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Masan Station to Beolgyo Stationtrain Mugunghwa Bujeon
- Take the bus from Beolgyo Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
5h 25m₩18,113–33,125Bus
- Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 23m₩27,443–38,743Drive 205.9 km
- Drive from Changwon to Gwangjucar 205.9 km
2h 36m₩42,950–62,038Taxi
- Take the taxi from Changwon to Gwangjutaxi 205.9 km
2h 36m₩180,000–220,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju is to train and bus which costs ₩18,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Naedong Market and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Busan Seobu Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Gyeongsangnam-do station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Changwon Jungang Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Dongdaegu Station and Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Gyeongsangnam-do and Gwangju is 443 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.
The best way to get from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩130,000.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju, including transfers.
Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.
Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Changwon Jungang Station.
The best way to get from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩130,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩27,000 - ₩39,000 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a vehicle from Changwon to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Changwon Jungang Station, Dongdaegu Station, and Osong Station in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩17,000–28,000 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Changwon Jungang Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Economy Class
- ₩14,500
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–37,000
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Changwon Jungang Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,200–6,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩6,200–6,400
Train from Masan Station to Beolgyo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩9,110–9,130
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩9,110–9,130
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Changwon Jungang Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–38,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩14,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–42,000
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–28,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩25,000–28,000
- Economy
- ₩17,000–21,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Beolgyo Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–23,959
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩23,959
- General
- ₩18,460
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₩180,000–220,000
Changwon Call
- Phone
- +82 55 221 2676
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Masan Call
- Phone
- +82 507 1447 0398
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More Questions & Answers
Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Dongdaegu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Gyeongsangnam-do to Gwangju.
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