There are 6 ways to get from Wŏnju to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jecheon Station to Osong Stationtrain Mugunghwa Yeongju
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul
4h 21m₩30,975–77,513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suwon Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Suwon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
5h 50m₩27,900–44,754Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
4h 37m₩49,800–87,500Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Wŏnju to Gwangjucar 306.5 km
4h 5m₩63,955–92,379Fly from Wonju
- Fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane WJU - KWJ
5h 4m₩136,281–208,986Train to Gimpo International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manjong Station to Seoul Stationtrain
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
3h 57m₩116,895–278,909
Wŏnju to Gwangju by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wŏnju to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩27,000 - ₩45,000 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Wŏnju to Gwangju is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ₩110,000 - ₩280,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wŏnju to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Suwon Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wŏnju station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Wonju Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Jecheon Station and Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Wŏnju and Gwangju is 336 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Wŏnju to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩80,000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Wŏnju to Gwangju, including transfers.
Wŏnju to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Wŏnju to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Jecheon Station.
The best way to get from Wŏnju to Gwangju is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩130,000 - ₩210,000 and takes 5h 4m, you could also bus, which costs ₩27,000 - ₩45,000 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Wŏnju, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a train from Wonju Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Jecheon Station and Osong Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, Jin Air and Korean Air fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) 3 times a day.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Wonju to Gwangju via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–440,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Wonju to Gwangju via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–440,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–130,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Jecheon Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,650–7,750
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩7,650–7,750
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Jecheon Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–27,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
- Economy Class
- ₩15,100
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
Train from Manjong Station to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–25,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩13,000–19,000
- First Class
- ₩17,000–25,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
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 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suwon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,900–14,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩10,000–14,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Suwon Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–31,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩27,000–31,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–23,000
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More Questions & Answers
Wŏnju to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Suwon Bus Terminal station.
Wŏnju to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wŏnju to Gwangju is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Wŏnju to Gwangju.
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