There are 8 ways to get from Seoul to Gwangyang-si by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
3h₩58,019–124,171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
4h 48m₩39,526–66,067Drive 328 km
- Drive from Seoul to Gwangyang-sicar 328 km
3h 46m₩68,360–98,741Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
2h 57m₩101,012–295,196Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
3h 28m₩71,902–133,691Bus via Jinju
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Hadong Bus Terminalbus
6h 3m₩58,100–84,527Fly 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 Gwangyang-sitaxi
3h 23m₩162,012–378,196Fly to Gwangju, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminalbus
4h 58m₩147,412–311,596
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang-si is to bus which costs ₩39,000 - ₩70,000 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang-si is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₩100,000 - ₩300,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Gwangyang-si. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Gwangyang-si station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Suncheon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Seoul and Gwangyang-si is 377 km. The road distance is 328 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang-si without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ₩55,000 - ₩130,000.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Seoul to Gwangyang-si, including transfers.
Seoul to Gwangyang-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangyang-si train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gwangyang-si is to train which takes 3h and costs ₩55,000 - ₩130,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩39,000 - ₩70,000 and takes 4h 48m, you could also fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩300,000 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gwangyang-si, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩39,000–85,000 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩23,000–45,100 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- 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
- ₩110,000–125,000
- 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 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–85,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩39,000–55,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–85,000
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 Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–24,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩23,000–24,000
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 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
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–45,100
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩33,000–37,000
- Economy
- ₩23,000–27,000
- Premium
- ₩45,100
- Excellent
- ₩34,700
- Economy
- ₩23,400
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩25,500–44,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Excellence
- ₩39,700
- Premium Intercity
- ₩33,100
- General
- ₩25,500
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Hadong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩4,600–6,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩4,600–6,500
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩8,400–13,200
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩9,000–12,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩13,200
- Premium Intercity
- ₩11,000
- General
- ₩8,400
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- ₩75,000–95,000
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Gwangyang-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gwangyang-si train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Suncheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gwangyang-si is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Seoul to Gwangyang-si.
There are 57+ hotels available in Gwangyang-si.