There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Ilgok-dong 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 6m₩59,533–92,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 48m₩32,443–48,039Drive 293.2 km
- Drive from Seoul to Ilgok-dongcar 293.2 km
3h 15m₩61,313–88,563Fly to Gwangju
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
2h 42m₩119,012–285,196Train via Yongsan Station
- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Stationtrain ITX-Saemaeul Seoul
4h 8m₩33,962–93,969Bus 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 55m₩37,700–60,163Fly 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 39m₩104,012–295,196
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Ilgok-dong is to bus which costs ₩32,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Ilgok-dong is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩95,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Ilgok-dong. However, there are services departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Ilgok-dong station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Seoul and Ilgok-dong is 307 km. The road distance is 293.2 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Ilgok-dong without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩95,000.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Seoul to Ilgok-dong, including transfers.
Seoul to Ilgok-dong bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Ilgok-dong train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Ilgok-dong is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩95,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩32,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 3h 48m, you could also fly, which costs ₩110,000 - ₩290,000 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Ilgok-dong, 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
- ₩110,000–130,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
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 Yongsan Station to Gwangju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩22,500–24,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩22,500–24,000
- 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
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩14,700–28,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩21,000–28,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩19,000
- General
- ₩14,700
Bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,200
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩12,000–16,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩20,200
- Premium Intercity
- ₩16,800
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–18,600
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩18,600
- General
- ₩14,300
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Ilgok-dong bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Ilgok-dong train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Ilgok-dong is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Seoul to Ilgok-dong.
There are 138+ hotels available in Ilgok-dong.


















