How to travel from Gwangju to Bucheon, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Bucheon is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Bucheon Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Yeocheon then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bucheon.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Bucheon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Bucheon

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Bucheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩35,380 ($27).

The distance between Gwangju and Bucheon is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Gwangju and Bucheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Bucheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩35,380 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Bucheon, 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 Gwangju and Bucheon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Bucheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Gwangju and Bucheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Bucheon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gwangju and Bucheon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 45m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Gwangju and Bucheon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 45m 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 Bucheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Yeocheon then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bucheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bucheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Bucheon. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Bucheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Bucheon

Transport options from Gwangju to Bucheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
₩35,380($27)
hourly332km (207 miles)
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩91,730($70)
hourly443km (276 miles)
Bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal, Fly3h 25m
₩99,595($76)
every 4 hours476km (296 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
₩26,210($20)
every 20 mins312km (194 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩61,590($47)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Bucheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bucheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Bucheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Bucheon