How to travel from Gwangju to Sejong, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Sejong is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gwangju to Sejong by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Yuseong and then to Cheongju.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Sejong

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Sejong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩20,965 ($16).

The distance between Gwangju and Sejong is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Gwangju and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Sejong is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ₩20,965 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Sejong. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gwangju and Sejong with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gwangju and Sejong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Sejong. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gwangju to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yuseong and Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Gwangju and Sejong. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 25m 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 Sejong. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Sejong. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Gwangju to Sejong

Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Sejong

Transport options from Gwangju to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 15m
₩20,965($16)
hourly183km (114 miles)
Train via Iksan Station2h 25m
₩17,035($13)
hourly213km (133 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
₩20,965($16)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩39,315($30)
on demand198km (123 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong