What is the cheapest way to get from Kwangju to Seoul?

The cheapest way to get from Kwangju to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩6,000 - ₩11,000 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kwangju to Seoul?

The fastest way to get from Kwangju to Seoul is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 4m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩39,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kwangju and Seoul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kwangju to Seoul. However, there are services departing from Pyeongtaek Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Seoul Express Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kwangju and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seonghwan Station station and arriving at Seoul Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Kwangju to Seoul?

The distance between Kwangju and Seoul is 66 km. The road distance is 83.2 km.

How do I travel from Kwangju to Seoul without a car?

The best way to get from Kwangju to Seoul without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 4m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩39,000.

How long does it take to get from Kwangju to Seoul?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Kwangju to Seoul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kwangju to Seoul bus from?

Kwangju to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Pyeongtaek Express Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kwangju to Seoul train from?

Kwangju to Seoul train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Seonghwan Station.

Train or bus from Kwangju to Seoul?

The best way to get from Kwangju to Seoul is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ₩6,000 - ₩11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩5,500 - ₩20,000 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Kwangju to Seoul bus arrive?

Kwangju to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kwangju to Seoul train arrive?

Kwangju to Seoul train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Pyeongtaek Jije Station.

Can I drive from Kwangju to Seoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kwangju to Seoul is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Kwangju to Seoul.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5448+ hotels available in Seoul.

Kwangju to Seoul - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 subway, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kwangju to Seoul by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Line 1 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Seonghwan Station to Pyeongtaek Jije Stationsubway 1
2. Take the train from Pyeongtaek Jije Station to Suseo SRTtrain SRT Mokpo / ...
1h 4m
₩10,074–38,133
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Seonghwan Station to Seoul Stationtrain ITX-Saemaeul Busan / ...
1h 5m
₩5,500–20,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pyeongtaek Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
2h 16m
₩6,128–10,071
Drive 83.2 km
1. Drive from Kwangju to Seoulcar 83.2 km
1h 4m
₩16,784–24,243
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kwangju to Seoultaxi 83.2 km
1h 4m
₩95,000–120,000

Kwangju to Seoul by train

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 66 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Kwangju, South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?

Ko Bus operates a bus from Pyeongtaek Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩4,600–8,000 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Korail operates a train from Seonghwan Station to Seoul Station twice daily. Tickets cost ₩11,000–20,000 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route twice daily.

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