There are 8 ways to get from Seoul to Gwangyang by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
3h 29m₩75,902–137,691Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
4h 46m₩24,526–48,067Drive 334.3 km
- Drive from Seoul to Gwangyangcar 334.3 km
3h 42m₩69,474–100,350Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
2h 54m₩102,012–295,196Train, bus
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
4h 29m₩50,433–84,800Bus via Incheon Airport (ICN)
- Take the bus from Lotte Hotel Ibis Myeong-dong to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus 6015 Myeongdong
- Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
8h 5m₩53,175–72,110Fly 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 Gwangyangtaxi
3h 10m₩142,012–358,196Fly to Gwangju, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
5h 11m₩112,912–270,596
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs ₩100,000 - ₩300,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Gwangyang. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Gwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Suncheon Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Seoul and Gwangyang is 365 km. The road distance is 334.3 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ₩75,000 - ₩140,000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Seoul to Gwangyang, including transfers.
Seoul to Gwangyang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangyang train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ₩75,000 - ₩140,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩300,000 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gwangyang, South Korea?
You can take a train from Suseo SRT to Gwangyang via Iksan Station and Suncheon Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩23,400–45,100 and the journey takes 4h.
- 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 Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩75,000–120,000
- 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 Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–47,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon 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
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩23,400–45,100
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩34,000–39,000
- Economy
- ₩24,000–28,000
- Premium
- ₩45,100
- Excellent
- ₩34,700
- Economy
- ₩23,400
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,900–15,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩15,500
- Premium Intercity
- ₩12,900
- General
- ₩9,900
- Phone
- +82 2 2664-9898
- Website
- airportlimousine.co.kr
Bus from Lotte Hotel Ibis Myeong-dong to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–17,500
- Schedules at
- airportlimousine.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩37,000–55,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–75,000
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Gwangyang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangyang train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gwangyang is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Seoul to Gwangyang.
There are 174+ hotels available in Gwangyang.