The distance between Changwon and Gwangju is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Changwon to Gwangju by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Changwon to Gwangju by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩35,380 ($27).
The distance between Changwon and Gwangju is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Changwon and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Changwon to Gwangju is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩35,380 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Changwon 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Changwon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Changwon and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 25m.
Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Changwon and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Changwon and Gwangju. We recommend that you drive to Gwangju. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Changwon to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Changwon and Gwangju. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Changwon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩53,730 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | ₩53,730($41) | hourly | 439km (273 miles) |
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station | 4h 25m | ₩14,415($11) | once daily | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | ₩35,380($27) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ko Bus
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.