There are 5 ways to get from Wanju to Gwangju by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Stationtrain ITX-Maum Yeosu Expo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 2m₩7,671–71,866Bus
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
1h 40m₩7,900–15,000Drive 93.9 km
- Drive from Wanju to Gwangjucar 93.9 km
1h 21m₩19,659–28,396Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wanju to Gwangjutaxi 93.9 km
1h 21m₩85,000–110,000Bus via Koch'ang
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Gochang Culture Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gochang Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
2h 30m₩12,310–20,400
Wanju to Gwangju by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wanju to Gwangju is to bus which costs ₩7,500 - ₩15,000 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wanju to Gwangju is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ₩7,500 - ₩75,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jeonju Bus Terminal and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Wanju station to Gwangju station. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Wanju and Gwangju is 118 km. The road distance is 93.9 km.
The best way to get from Wanju to Gwangju without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ₩7,500 - ₩75,000.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Wanju to Gwangju, including transfers.
Wanju to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Jeonju Bus Terminal station.
Wanju to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Jeonju Station.
The best way to get from Wanju to Gwangju is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ₩7,500 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩7,500 - ₩15,000 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Wanju, South Korea and Gwangju, South Korea?
You can take a train from Jeonju Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station via Iksan Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, bus Tago operates a bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩7,900–15,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩4,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩5,000–7,000
- First Class
- ₩4,000–6,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩1,600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩1,600–2,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Jeonju Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,900–34,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩4,900–34,000
- First Class
- ₩7,500–22,000
Train from Iksan Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,900–15,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩11,500
- General
- ₩7,900
- Phone
- 063 270 1700
- Website
- jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Gochang Culture Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩7,000–11,400
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Book at
- bustago.or.kr
- Road
- ₩7,000–10,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gochang Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–9,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Wanju to Gwangju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Wanju to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wanju to Gwangju is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Wanju to Gwangju.
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