There are 4 ways to get from Kwangyang to Gwangju by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
1h 18m₩9,500–15,500Train
- Take the train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Stationtrain ITX-Maum Yeosu Expo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 49m₩16,058–82,430Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Kwangyang to Gwangjucar 82.1 km
1h 12m₩17,068–24,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kwangyang to Gwangjutaxi 82.1 km
1h 12m₩95,000–120,000
Kwangyang to Gwangju by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kwangyang to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩9,500 - ₩16,000 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kwangyang to Gwangju is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩25,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kwangyang station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Suncheon Station and Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Kwangyang and Gwangju is 86 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Gwangju without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs ₩9,500 - ₩16,000.
The bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kwangyang to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Suncheon Station.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Gwangju is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs ₩9,500 - ₩16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩16,000 - ₩85,000 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Kwangyang, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
bus Tago operates a bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩9,500–15,500 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gwangyang Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Suncheon Station and Iksan Station in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,802–34,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–34,000
- Economy Class
- ₩16,802
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
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩9,605–9,615
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩9,605–9,615
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
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suncheon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩20,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–40,000
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
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩9,500–13,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₩95,000–120,000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Yeosu Call
- Phone
- +82 61 654 5500
Boseong Call
- Phone
- +82 61 852 2525
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More Questions & Answers
Kwangyang to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kwangyang to Gwangju is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kwangyang to Gwangju.
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