How to travel from Gumi to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Gwangju is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gumi to Gwangju by train, bus 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

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju then Jeongeup and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Gwangju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩32,760 ($25).

The distance between Gumi and Gwangju is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Gumi and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gumi to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gumi and Gwangju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Gumi and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju and Jeongeup. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TxBus, Jeonbuk Express, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gumi and Gwangju. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Gumi and Gwangju. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Gwangju

Transport options from Gumi to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
₩32,760($25)
every 2 hours328km (204 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩28,830($22)
every 20 mins291km (181 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 25m
₩26,210($20)
every 3 hours333km (207 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩47,175($36)
on demand238km (148 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