How to travel from Gimpo to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Gwangju is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gimpo to Gwangju by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN) then take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩94,350($72)
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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Gwangju by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Gimpo and Gwangju is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Gimpo and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Seoul Station and Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gimpo and Gwangju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gimpo and Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo to Gwangju. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN) then take the bus to Gwangju. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Gimpo and Gwangju. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

How do I get from Gimpo to Gwangju

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Gwangju

Transport options from Gimpo to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩43,245($33)
every 2 hours339km (211 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station2h 45m
₩38,005($29)
hourly339km (210 miles)
Plane and Bus
3h 30m
₩94,350($72)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩64,210($49)
on demand330km (205 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