How to travel from Gwangju to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Gimpo is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gwangju to Gimpo by train, 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 GimpoGwangju if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ₩93,040($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gimpo.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Gimpo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Gwangju and Gimpo is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Gwangju and Gimpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Gimpo is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Gimpo. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheonan Asan Station, Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Gwangju and Gimpo. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Gimpo. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gwangju and Gimpo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 15m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gwangju and Gimpo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Gimpo. 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 Gimpo is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Gimpo. 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 Gimpo. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Gimpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Gimpo

Transport options from Gwangju to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
₩43,245($33)
every 2 hours339km (211 miles)
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩93,040($71)
every 30 mins445km (277 miles)
Bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal, Fly3h 30m
₩99,595($76)
every 4 hours477km (297 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
₩27,520($21)
once daily340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩65,520($50)
on demand338km (210 miles)

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Airports near Gimpo

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Gimpo
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gimpo
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Gimpo