The distance between Cheongju and Gwangju is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cheongju to Gwangju by bus, 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 bus to Yuseong and then to Gwangju.
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Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Gwangju by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩26,210 ($20).
The distance between Cheongju and Gwangju is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (108 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Cheongju and Gwangju by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Gwangju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩26,210 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Yuseong. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Cheongju and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cheongju and Gwangju. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Gwangju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | ₩15,725($12) | hourly | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | ₩26,210($20) | every 2 hours | 203km (126 miles) |
Bus to Sintanjin Station, Train | 3h 30m | ₩11,795($9) | 4 times a day | 220km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ₩40,625($31) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Ko Bus
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.