How to travel from Cheongju to Gwangju, South Korea

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.

4 routes found

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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Bus

Take the bus to Yuseong and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance207km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Gwangju

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cheongju to Gwangju

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Gwangju

Transport options from Cheongju to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
₩15,725($12)
hourly213km (132 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
₩26,210($20)
every 2 hours203km (126 miles)
Bus to Sintanjin Station, Train3h 30m
₩11,795($9)
4 times a day220km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩40,625($31)
on demand207km (129 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