What is the cheapest way to get from Jeonju to Gwangju?

The cheapest way to get from Jeonju to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩19,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jeonju to Gwangju?

The fastest way to get from Jeonju to Gwangju is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₩41,000 - ₩65,000.

Is there a direct bus between Jeonju and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct bus from Jeonju to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Bus Terminal and arriving at Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Jeonju and Gwangju?

No, there is no direct train from Jeonju station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Station and arriving at Gyeonggi Gwangju Station via Iksan Station, Dongtan Station and Seongnam Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Jeonju to Gwangju?

The distance between Jeonju and Gwangju is 227 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.

How do I travel from Jeonju to Gwangju without a car?

The best way to get from Jeonju to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₩27,000 - ₩80,000.

How long does it take to get from Jeonju to Gwangju?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Jeonju to Gwangju, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jeonju to Gwangju bus from?

Jeonju to Gwangju bus services, operated by Jeonbuk Express, depart from Jeonju Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Jeonju to Gwangju train from?

Jeonju to Gwangju train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Iksan Station.

Train or bus from Jeonju to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Jeonju to Gwangju is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₩27,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩19,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Jeonju to Gwangju bus arrive?

Jeonju to Gwangju bus services, operated by Jeonbuk Express, arrive at Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Jeonju to Gwangju train arrive?

Jeonju to Gwangju train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Dongtan SRT station.

Can I drive from Jeonju to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Jeonju to Gwangju is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Jeonju to Gwangju.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 96+ hotels available in Gwangju.

Jeonju to Gwangju - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jeonju to Gwangju by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Iksan Station to Dongtan SRTtrain SRT Mokpo / ...
3h 1m
₩27,871–79,466
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminalbus
3h 30m
₩19,500–35,644
Drive 198.8 km
1. Drive from Jeonju to Gwangjucar 198.8 km
2h 16m
₩41,751–60,307
Bus via Gangbyeon Station
1. Take the bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
4h 3m
₩19,610–31,000

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Distance: 227.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Jeonju, South Korea and Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Iksan Station to Dongtan SRT hourly. Tickets cost ₩23,000–41,000 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Jeonbuk Express operates a bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩15,000–22,000 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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