How to travel from Boryeong to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Boryeong and Gwangju is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Boryeong to Gwangju by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GwangjuBoryeong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gunsan and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gwangju.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boryeong and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Boryeong to Gwangju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 1h 35m.

The distance between Boryeong and Gwangju is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Boryeong and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boryeong to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩14,415 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Boryeong and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boryeong and Gwangju. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boryeong to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Boryeong and Gwangju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boryeong and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boryeong to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gunsan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Boryeong and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boryeong to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gwangju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Gwangju. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boryeong and Gwangju. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boryeong to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boryeong and Gwangju

Transport options from Boryeong to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
₩14,415($11)
every 3 hours160km (99 miles)
Bus
3hrs
₩24,900($19)
hourly170km (105 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩209,670($160)
on demand169km (105 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩32,760($25)
on demand169km (105 miles)

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Airports near Gwangju

The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Gwangju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Gwangju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Gwangju