There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Ochang by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 6m₩39,676–93,183Bus
- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h₩42,443–60,039Drive 310.1 km
- Drive from Seoul to Ochangcar 310.1 km
3h 29m₩64,437–93,075Fly to Gwangju
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
2h 44m₩120,012–276,196Train via Suseo SRT
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
2h 8m₩59,533–91,400Bus 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
5h 28m₩47,700–72,163Fly 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 50m₩114,012–317,196
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Ochang is to bus which costs ₩42,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Ochang is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩95,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Ochang. However, there are services departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Ochang station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Seoul and Ochang is 322 km. The road distance is 310.1 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Ochang without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩95,000.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Seoul to Ochang, including transfers.
Seoul to Ochang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Ochang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Ochang is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩95,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩42,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs ₩120,000 - ₩280,000 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Ochang, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩33,000–70,000 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route once daily. 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
- 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 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩33,000–70,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩33,000–46,000
- First Class
- ₩49,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–27,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩19,000–27,000
- 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 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 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–19,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Ochang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Ochang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Ochang is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Seoul to Ochang.
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