The distance between Gwangju and Incheon is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gwangju to Incheon 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.
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Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Incheon City Hall Station.
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Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Ganseok Station.
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Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Incheon.
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There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Incheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).
The distance between Gwangju and Incheon is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Gwangju and Incheon 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 Incheon is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Incheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Incheon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Incheon. 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 Incheon. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gwangju and Incheon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gwangju to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Gwangju and Incheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwangju to Incheon. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Incheon City Hall Station. instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Incheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Incheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gwangju and Incheon. The distance is around 320km (199 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 Incheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 1h 60m | ₩51,105($39) | hourly | 302km (187 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 20m | ₩102,215($78) | every 30 mins | 456km (283 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ₩100,905($77) | once daily | 516km (320 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | ₩38,005($29) | hourly | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩36,690($28) | hourly | 342km (212 miles) |
Bus via Gunsan | 4h 40m | ₩38,005($29) | every 4 hours | 322km (200 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩51,105($39) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
Ko Bus
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Asiana Airlines
The following major airports near Incheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.