How to travel from Daejeon to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Gwangju is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daejeon 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.

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Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gwangju.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Gwangju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩26,210 ($20).

The distance between Daejeon and Gwangju is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Daejeon and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩26,210 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Daejeon and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 60m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Daejeon and Gwangju. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Daejeon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daejeon and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2hrs.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Daejeon and Gwangju. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

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Transport options from Daejeon to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station + 1 similar
1h 30m
₩26,210($20)
hourly224km (139 miles)
Train1h 60m
₩22,275($17)
every 3 hours180km (112 miles)
Bus
2hrs
₩17,035($13)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Taxi
1h 60m
₩222,775($170)
on demand172km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
₩27,520($21)
on demand172km (107 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