There are 7 ways to get from Insadong to Gwangju by train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 31m₩20,494–72,025Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 45m₩21,534–36,079Drive 299.9 km
- Drive from Insadong to Gwangjucar 299.9 km
3h 19m₩60,149–86,882Fly to Gwangju
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
2h 52m₩99,840–246,551Train via Cheonan
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Cheonan Asan Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
- Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 36m₩37,440–78,951Subway, train
- Take the subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Suseo Stationsubway 3-Orange
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
3h 11m₩40,700–72,303Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
- Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 38m₩99,440–313,151
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Insadong to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩37,000 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Insadong to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₩20,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Insadong to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Insadong station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Jonggak Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Insadong and Gwangju is 311 km. The road distance is 299.9 km.
The best way to get from Insadong to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₩20,000 - ₩75,000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Insadong to Gwangju, including transfers.
Insadong to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Insadong to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Insadong to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₩20,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩37,000 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩250,000 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Insadong, Seoul, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩33,000–70,000 and the journey takes 2h. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₩20,800–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–120,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩33,000–70,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩33,000–46,000
- First Class
- ₩49,000–70,000
Train from Seoul Station to Cheonan Asan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
Train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–55,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩34,000–55,000
- Economy Class
- ₩37,693
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- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩20,800–34,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- trazy.com
- Excellent
- ₩30,000–34,000
- Economy
- ₩21,000–25,000
- Economy
- ₩20,800
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Booking & Getting There
Insadong to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Insadong to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Insadong to Gwangju is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Insadong to Gwangju.
There are 140+ hotels available in Gwangju.