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Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung

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Six ways to Travel from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung

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Cheapest
By car (301 km)
3 h 17 min
301 km.
from $16
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Plane from Gwangju (Gwangju Airport)
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Rideshare
3 h 17 min
301 km.
from $11.45
Bus via Jeonju
5 h 8 min
268 km.
from $23.15
Bus, Plane (Bus to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport)
4 h 44 min
268 km.
from $83.29
Bus, Plane (Bus to Sacheon Airport)
5 h 14 min
268 km.
from $84.80

Transport providers

Airlines

Jin Air

Website:
jinair.com/
Plane from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.30–$103.26
Plane from Sacheon Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.57–$81.52

Asiana Airlines

Website:
flyasiana.com/
Plane from Gwangju to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$239.13
Plane from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$228.26

Train operators

Korail

Phone:
+82 1599 7777
Website:
letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Yongsan
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61

Suseo High Speed Railway

Phone:
1800 1472
Website:
srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Suseo
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$31.52

Korail Mugunghwa

Phone:
+82 1599 7777
Website:
letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Yongsan
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.20–$13.70

Seoul Metro

Phone:
+82 1577 1234
Website:
seoulmetro.co.kr/en/index.do?device=PC
Train from Suseo Station to Gyeongbokgung
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.09–$1.52

Bus operators

bus Tago

Phone:
+82 1644 2992
Website:
bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jeonju
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.38–$9.78
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yeocheon
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96

Ko Bus

Phone:
+82 1644 9030
Website:
kobus.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Seoul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$25.00
Bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Jinju
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04

TxBus

Phone:
+82 1644 3070
Website:
txbus.t-money.co.kr/main.do
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

Jeonbuk Express

Phone:
063 270 1700
Website:
jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Seoul
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung?

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung is to bus which costs $14.13 - $26.09 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung?

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $11.96 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct train between Gwangju and Gyeongbokgung?

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju station to Gyeongbokgung station. However, there are services departing from Gwangju Songjeong Station and arriving at Jonggak Station via Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung?

The distance between Gwangju and Gyeongbokgung is 313 km. The road distance is 309.7 km.

How do I travel from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung without a car?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $11.96 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung train from?

Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Train, bus or fly from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $11.96 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $26.09 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $33.70 - $184.78 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung train arrive?

Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Yongsan Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Gwangju to Gyeongbokgung.

Where can I stay near Gyeongbokgung?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Gyeongbokgung. Prices start at $51.95 per night.
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