There are 6 ways to get from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Stationtrain ITX-Maum Yeosu Expo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 9m₩16,512–82,532Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
1h 36m₩14,149–20,449Drive 90.4 km
- Drive from Jeonju to Gwangjucar 90.4 km
1h 17m₩18,911–27,315Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jeonju to Gwangjutaxi 90.4 km
1h 17m₩85,000–100,000Bus via Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
1h 43m₩14,298–23,034Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 59m₩15,098–52,034
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju is to bus via Jeonju Bus Terminal which costs ₩14,000 - ₩23,000 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩85,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Jeollabuk-do station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Jeollabuk-do and Gwangju is 123 km. The road distance is 90.4 km.
The best way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩85,000.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju, including transfers.
Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal station.
Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Jeonju Station.
The best way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩85,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩14,000 - ₩21,000 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Jeollabuk-do, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a vehicle from Jeonju to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Jeonju Station and Iksan Station in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ₩7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩4,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩5,000–7,000
- First Class
- ₩4,000–6,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩7,500–11,000
- First Class
- ₩8,000–12,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩1,600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩1,600–2,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩3,300–3,600
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩3,300–3,600
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,900–34,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩4,900–34,000
- First Class
- ₩7,500–22,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–36,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩8,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–26,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩7,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩10,000–12,000
- Economy
- ₩7,000–8,500
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,900–15,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩11,500
- General
- ₩7,900
- Phone
- 063 270 1700
- Website
- jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Jeollabuk-do to Gwangju.
There are 138+ hotels available in Gwangju.