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Nine ways to Travel from Busan to Gwangju

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Cheapest
By car (154 km)
1 h 49 min
154 km.
from $8
Other
Rideshare
1 h 49 min
154 km.
from $5.86
Train via Sejong (Train via Sejong)
4 h 55 min
192 km.
from $46.46
Bus
5 h 12 min
300 km.
from $35.85
Bus, Plane (Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport)
3 h 43 min
300 km.
from $48.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Incheon International Airport)
4 h 17 min
300 km.
from $210.68
Train, Plane
5 h 28 min
300 km.
from $71.47
Bus, Plane (Bus)
6 h 3 min
300 km.
from $71.14
Train via Sejong (Train via Sejong)
3 h 12 min
194 km.
from $45.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Korean Air

Website:
koreanair.com/
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$304.89
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$254.07
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Incheon
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$952.78
Plane from Ulsan Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$254.07
Plane from Sacheon Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.09–$95.28

Jin Air

Website:
jinair.com/
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$95.28
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$127.04
Plane from Ulsan Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.81–$139.74
Plane from Sacheon Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.09–$95.28

Asiana Airlines

Website:
flyasiana.com/
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.71–$152.44

Jeju Air

Website:
jejuair.net/
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$101.63
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$152.44

Air Busan

Website:
en.airbusan.com/
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$139.74

Eastar Jet

Website:
eastarjet.com/
Plane from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$57.17

Seoul Air Bus

Phone:
02 577 1343
Website:
seoulairbus.com/
Bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Suseo
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.52

Train operators

Korail

Phone:
+82 1599 7777
Website:
letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Train from Busan Station to Osong
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87
Train from Sasang Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.87–$39.38
Train from Osong Station to Jeongeup
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$17.79
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.59–$9.53
Train from Busan Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.87–$40.65
Train from Busan Station to Suwon
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Busan Station to Ulsan
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.32–$7.62

Suseo High Speed Railway

Phone:
1800 1472
Website:
srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
Train from Busan Station to Osong
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.76–$39.38
Train from Osong Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.33–$31.76
Train from Osong Station to Jeongeup
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.97–$30.49
Train from Busan Station to Dongtan
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.38–$41.92
Train from Busan Station to Ulsan
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.35–$26.68

Korail Mugunghwa

Phone:
+82 1599 7777
Website:
letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
Train from Sasang Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.59–$16.64
Train from Jeongeup Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.92–$3.68
Train from Busan Station to Suwon
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.13–$19.82
Train from Bujeon Station to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.85–$17.02

Seoul Metro

Phone:
+82 1577 1234
Website:
seoulmetro.co.kr/en/index.do?device=PC
Train from Sinnonhyeon Station to Pangyo
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65
Train from Pangyo Station to Gyeonggi
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.65
Train from Suwon Station to Imae
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$1.91

Bus operators

bus Tago

Phone:
+82 1644 2992
Website:
bustago.or.kr
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Masan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.43–$6.22

Ko Bus

Phone:
+82 1644 9030
Website:
kobus.co.kr
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gwangju
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$25.41
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Cheongju
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$26.68

Masan Intercity Bus Terminal

Website:
masantr.com
Bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Sacheon
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.30–$8.89

Cheongju Bus Terminal

Website:
cjterminal.com
Bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Gyeonggi
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Gwangju is to bus which costs $11.96 - $21.74 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Busan to Gwangju is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Busan and Gwangju?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal and arriving at Gwangju Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Busan and Gwangju?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sasang Station station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Busan to Gwangju?

The distance between Busan and Gwangju is 251 km. The road distance is 254.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Busan to Gwangju without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $11.96 - $21.74 .

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

The bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gwangju Bus Terminal takes 3h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Busan to Gwangju bus from?

Busan to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Busan to Gwangju train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Busan to Gwangju?

The best way to get from Busan to Gwangju is to bus which takes 3h and costs $11.96 - $21.74 . Alternatively, you can train via Sejong, which costs $31.52 - $76.09 and takes 3h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $35.87 - $86.96 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Busan to Gwangju bus arrive?

Busan to Gwangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Busan to Gwangju train arrive?

Busan to Gwangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.

Can I drive from Busan to Gwangju?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Gwangju is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Busan to Gwangju.

Which airlines fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport Airport to Gwangju Airport?

Jeju Air, Jin Air, Air Busan and two other airlines offer flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport Airport to Gwangju Airport.

Where can I stay near Gwangju?

There are 109+ hotels available in Gwangju. Prices start at $20.40 per night.
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