How to travel from Gurye to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Gwangju is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GwangjuGurye if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)

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Bus

Take the bus to Suncheon and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gwangju.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance74km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Gwangju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩7,865 ($6) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Gurye and Gwangju is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Gurye and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Gwangju is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩7,865 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Gwangju. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gurye and Gwangju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Gurye and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Suncheon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gurye and Gwangju. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gurye to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Gurye and Gwangju. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Gwangju

Transport options from Gurye to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
₩17,035($13)
every 2 hours211km (131 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station2h 35m
₩7,865($6)
4 times a day149km (93 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
₩10,485($8)
once daily127km (79 miles)
Taxi
1hr
₩91,730($70)
on demand74km (46 miles)
Drive
1hr
₩14,415($11)
on demand74km (46 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