How to travel from Gwangju to Yeoju, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Yeoju is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Gwangju to Yeoju 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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Train

Take the train to Suseo SRT and then to Yeoju Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Yeoju.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩61,590($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Yeoju.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Yeoju.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance302km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Yeoju

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Yeoju by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Gwangju and Yeoju is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Gwangju and Yeoju 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 Yeoju is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Yeoju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground 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 Yeoju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Yeoju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gwangju and Yeoju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Yeoju. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gwangju to Yeoju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gwangju and Yeoju. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m 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 Yeoju. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Yeoju. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Yeoju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Yeoju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Yeoju. The distance is around 302km (187 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 Yeoju is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Yeoju

Transport options from Gwangju to Yeoju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩40,625($31)
hourly358km (222 miles)
Train via Iksan Station5h 25m
₩27,520($21)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 10m
₩61,590($47)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Fly to Wonju (WJU), Bus3h 30m
₩286,985($220)
hourly701km (436 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
₩106,145($81)
every 30 mins527km (328 miles)
Bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal, plane5hrs
₩100,905($77)
every 4 hours560km (348 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩34,070($26)
every 20 mins363km (225 miles)
Bus via Jeonju5h 15m
₩30,140($23)
twice daily319km (198 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩58,970($45)
on demand302km (187 miles)

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Airports near Yeoju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Yeoju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Yeoju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Yeoju