There are 8 ways to get from Seoul to Gwangcheon by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Namwon Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 32m₩49,824–103,128Bus via Jeonju
cheapest- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Namwon Bus Terminalbus
5h 2m₩49,459–68,500Drive 286.4 km
- Drive from Seoul to Gwangcheoncar 286.4 km
3h 17m₩59,524–85,979Fly to Sacheon Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Sacheon Airport (HIN)plane GMP - HIN
- Take the taxi from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Gwangcheontaxi
3h 38m₩162,012–378,196Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Namwon Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
2h 52m₩63,402–124,691Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jangsu Intercity Bus Terminalbus
9h 7m₩58,600–77,313Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, train
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
- Take the train from Yeocheon Station to Namwon Stationtrain
4h 21m₩119,012–347,196Fly to Gwangju, bus, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Namwon Bus Terminalbus
- Take the taxi from Namwon Bus Terminal to Gwangcheontaxi
5h 3m₩137,412–299,596
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Sacheon Airport (HIN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gwangcheon is to bus via Jeonju which costs ₩49,000 - ₩70,000 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gwangcheon is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩110,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Gwangcheon. However, there are services departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Namwon Bus Terminal via Jeonju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Gwangcheon station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Namwon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Seoul and Gwangcheon is 321 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangcheon without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Seoul to Gwangcheon, including transfers.
Seoul to Gwangcheon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangcheon train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangcheon is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Jeonju, which costs ₩49,000 - ₩70,000 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gwangcheon, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Namwon Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩32,000–70,000 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gwangcheon via Jeonju Express Bus Terminal, Jeonju Bus Terminal, and Namwon Bus Terminal in around 5h 2m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–120,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩75,000–120,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩32,000–70,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩32,000–44,000
- First Class
- ₩46,000–70,000
Train from Iksan Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–18,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–18,000
Train from Yeocheon Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–21,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–16,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩18,800–19,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩18,800–19,300
Train from Iksan Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–5,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩5,200–5,400
Train from Yeocheon Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–6,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩6,000–6,300
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
Train from Iksan Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩11,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩17,000–30,000
Train from Yeocheon Station to Namwon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩15,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–25,000
- Economy
- ₩15,000–18,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Namwon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,500–9,000
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Namwon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩6,300–10,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩7,500–10,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jangsu Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–37,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–95,000
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Gwangcheon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Jeonju Express Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangcheon train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Namwon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gwangcheon is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Seoul to Gwangcheon.
There are 21+ hotels available in Gwangcheon.