There are 5 ways to get from Waegwan to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Busan / ...
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul
2h 59m₩42,014–90,483Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
3h 28m₩16,014–31,483Drive 200.7 km
- Drive from Waegwan to Gwangjucar 200.7 km
2h 30m₩41,822–60,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waegwan to Gwangjutaxi 200.7 km
2h 30m₩180,000–220,000Train via Daejeon
- Take the train from Waegwan Station to Daejeon Stationtrain ITX-Saemaeul Busan / ...
- Take the train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
4h 25m₩18,275–65,025
Waegwan to Gwangju by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waegwan to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩16,000 - ₩32,000 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waegwan to Gwangju is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₩41,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Waegwan to Gwangju. However, there are services departing from Dongdaegu Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Waegwan station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Waegwan Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Dongdaegu Station and Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Waegwan and Gwangju is 375 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.
The best way to get from Waegwan to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩95,000.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Waegwan to Gwangju, including transfers.
Waegwan to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Dongdaegu Terminal station.
Waegwan to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Dongdaegu Station.
The best way to get from Waegwan to Gwangju is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩95,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩16,000 - ₩32,000 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Waegwan, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a train from Waegwan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Dongdaegu Station and Osong Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩14,000–24,000 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–37,000
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 Waegwan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩28,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–42,000
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
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Waegwan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,250–7,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩7,250–7,400
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩11,450–11,600
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩11,450–11,600
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–24,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₩180,000–220,000
Gumi Call
- Phone
- +82 54 444 7777
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Daegu Unbullyun Taxi
- Phone
- +82 53 766 7777
- Website
- unbullyun.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Waegwan to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Waegwan to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waegwan to Gwangju is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Waegwan to Gwangju.
There are 140+ hotels available in Gwangju.