There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
2h 29m₩40,933–68,800Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 40m₩21,000–34,000Drive 298 km
- Drive from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminalcar 298 km
3h 16m₩59,700–86,234Fly to Gwangju
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
3h 11m₩98,492–244,596Train, bus
- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
- Take the bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h₩21,468–66,180Bus via Iksan
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 47m₩26,700–46,163Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
- Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 30m₩98,092–311,196
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal is to bus which costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩70,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Nongseong Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Seoul and Gwangju Bus Terminal is 301 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩70,000.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₩40,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs ₩95,000 - ₩250,000 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gwangju Bus Terminal, South Korea?
Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩39,000–47,000 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩21,000–34,000 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–120,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–47,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–34,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩30,000–34,000
- Economy
- ₩21,000–25,000
- Excellent
- ₩33,300
- Economy
- ₩22,500
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Booking & Getting There
Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Seoul to Gwangju Bus Terminal.
There are 141+ hotels available in Gwangju Bus Terminal.