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How to get fromTokyo to Gwangjuby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Gwangju by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Gwangju

    best
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane plane HND - KWJ
    7h 26m
    ₩256,703–478,808

  2. Fly to Incheon International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane HND - ICN
    2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong KTX Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    ₩223,303–550,408

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Busan Station to Osong Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    15h 28m

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Busan Int'l port to Gwangjucar car
    25h 50m
    ₩307,404–686,806

  5. Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane plane HND - RSU
    2. Take the bus from Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus bus
    9h 42m
    ₩321,303–645,408

  6. Fly to Gimpo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane plane HND - GMP
    2. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    ₩273,303–639,408

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gwangju (KWJ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₩289,746Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Gwangju, South Korea?

Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Korean Air fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gwangju (KWJ) 4 times a day.

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