How to travel from Chuncheon to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Chuncheon and Gwangju is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chuncheon to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩61,590($47)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chuncheon and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Chuncheon to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Chuncheon and Gwangju is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Chuncheon and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chuncheon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Chuncheon and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chuncheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chuncheon to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Chuncheon and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Chuncheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chuncheon and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.

Ko Bus, Easy Ticket and TxBus run regular bus services between Chuncheon and Gwangju. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chuncheon to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Chuncheon and Gwangju. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chuncheon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chuncheon and Gwangju

Transport options from Chuncheon to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
₩48,485($37)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Train via Wangsimni Station3h 10m
₩51,105($39)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
₩61,590($47)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
₩107,455($82)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
₩39,315($30)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal6hrs
₩47,175($36)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
₩61,590($47)
on demand386km (240 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