There are 6 ways to get from Seoul to Gangnam by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Jeongeup Stationtrain SRT Suseo
- Take the taxi from Jeongeup Station to Gangnamtaxi
2h 3m₩87,905–131,501Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gochang Culture Terminalbus
4h 9m₩41,526–59,067Drive 274.7 km
- Drive from Seoul to Gangnamcar 274.7 km
3h 2m₩55,275–79,842Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gochang Bus Terminalbus
- Take the taxi from Gochang Bus Terminal to Gangnamtaxi
4h 25m₩131,412–280,596Train
- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Baekyangsa Stationtrain ITX-Saemaeul Seoul
4h 3m₩59,858–117,837Bus via Daejeon
- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Yuseong Intercity Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Jeonju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Gochang Culture Terminalbus
5h 41m₩55,700–76,980
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gangnam is to bus which costs ₩41,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gangnam is to train and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs ₩85,000 - ₩140,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Gangnam. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Gochang Culture Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Gangnam station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Baekyangsa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Seoul and Gangnam is 274 km. The road distance is 274.7 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gangnam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs ₩85,000 - ₩140,000.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Seoul to Gangnam, including transfers.
Seoul to Gangnam bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gangnam train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gangnam is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₩41,000 - ₩60,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩60,000 - ₩120,000 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gangnam, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea?
Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gochang Culture Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩18,000–30,000 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Baekyangsa Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₩34,000–70,000 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩105,000–120,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Suseo SRT to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩32,000–45,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩32,000–45,000
- First Class
- ₩47,000–65,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gochang Culture Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩24,000–30,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–22,000
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–70,000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Pureun Call
- Phone
- +82 63 563 7444
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Pureun Call
- Phone
- +82 63 563 7444
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Gangnam bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Gochang Culture Terminal station.
Seoul to Gangnam train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Baekyangsa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gangnam is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Seoul to Gangnam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Gangnam.