There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Yeongam by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Naju Stationtrain SRT Suseo
2h 16m₩83,644–117,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminalbus
5h 25m₩26,943–43,039Train, bus via Jeongeup
- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminalbus
4h 43m₩26,968–75,180Drive 339.1 km
- Drive from Seoul to Yeongamcar 339.1 km
3h 54m₩70,988–102,538Fly to Gwangju, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminalbus
4h 56m₩108,912–273,596Train, bus
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminalbus
4h 14m₩46,433–77,800Fly 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
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminalbus
6h 15m₩98,512–310,196
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Yeongam is to bus which costs ₩26,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Yeongam is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₩80,000 - ₩120,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Yeongam. However, there are services departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Yeongam Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Yeongam station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Naju Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Seoul and Yeongam is 332 km. The road distance is 339.1 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Yeongam without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₩80,000 - ₩120,000.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Seoul to Yeongam, including transfers.
Seoul to Yeongam bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Yeongam train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Yeongam is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₩80,000 - ₩120,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩26,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Yeongam, South Korea?
Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Naju Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₩41,000–48,000 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–125,000
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 Naju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩41,000–48,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩41,000–48,000
- First Class
- ₩60,000–70,000
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 Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–60,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩28,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–60,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,000–8,500
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩5,500–8,700
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩5,500–8,700
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩5,500–8,700
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩5,500–8,700
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
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
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeongam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩5,500–8,700
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Yeongam bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Yeongam train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Naju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Yeongam is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Seoul to Yeongam.
There are eight+ hotels available in Yeongam.
















