How to travel from Gwangju to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Dongducheon is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gwangju to Dongducheon by train, subway, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
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Train via Cheonan Asan Station

Take the train to Cheonan Asan Station then Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Dongducheon by train, subway, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩62,900 ($48).

The distance between Gwangju and Dongducheon is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Gwangju and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Dongducheon is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩62,900 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Dongducheon. 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 3h 10m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa, Seoul Metro and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gwangju and Dongducheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Gwangju and Dongducheon. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwangju to Dongducheon. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. 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 Dongducheon. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Gwangju to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Dongducheon

Transport options from Gwangju to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
₩62,900($48)
hourly346km (215 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
₩107,455($82)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal, Fly4h 15m
₩102,215($78)
every 4 hours533km (331 miles)
Train via Cheonan Asan Station + 1 similar
2h 60m
₩39,315($30)
every 2 hours354km (220 miles)
Train3h 10m
₩36,690($28)
hourly355km (221 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩69,455($53)
on demand355km (220 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon