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 4m₩58,013–124,152Bus
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₩66,130–95,520Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
2h 57m₩106,092–315,196Train 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 25m₩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₩58,100–84,528Fly 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₩152,092–348,196Fly 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₩142,492–301,596
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 - ₩320,000.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩130,000.
It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 4m 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 - ₩320,000 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 43m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 3 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
- ₩110,000–120,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Yongsan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–85,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩39,000–55,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–85,000
- First class
- ₩68,300
- Economy Class
- ₩47,100
Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,802–34,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩17,000–24,000
- First Class
- ₩23,000–34,000
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- 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
- 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 58+ hotels available in Gwangyang-si.