How to travel from Gwangju to Andong, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Andong is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gwangju to Andong by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Andong Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu (TAE) then take the bus to Andong.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩547,760($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Andong.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Andong.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Andong

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Andong by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).

The distance between Gwangju and Andong is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Gwangju and Andong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Andong is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Andong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Andong. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gwangju and Andong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Gwangju and Andong. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gwangju to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Gwangju and Andong. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwangju to Andong. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu (TAE) then take the bus to Andong. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Andong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Andong. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Gwangju and Andong. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Andong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Andong

Transport options from Gwangju to Andong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
₩40,625($31)
every 4 hours393km (244 miles)
Plane and Bus
4h 5m
₩547,760($420)
hourly630km (391 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩32,760($25)
every 30 mins306km (190 miles)
Bus via Gunsan5h 25m
₩45,865($35)
every 4 hours398km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩45,865($35)
on demand284km (176 miles)

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Airports near Andong

The following major airports near Andong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Andong
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Andong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Andong