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.
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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Take the train to Suseo SRT and then to Yeoju Station.
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Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Yeoju.
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Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Yeoju.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | ₩40,625($31) | hourly | 358km (222 miles) |
Train via Iksan Station | 5h 25m | ₩27,520($21) | hourly | 388km (241 miles) |
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 10m | ₩61,590($47) | hourly | 373km (232 miles) |
Fly to Wonju (WJU), Bus | 3h 30m | ₩286,985($220) | hourly | 701km (436 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 30m | ₩106,145($81) | every 30 mins | 527km (328 miles) |
Bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal, plane | 5hrs | ₩100,905($77) | every 4 hours | 560km (348 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ₩34,070($26) | every 20 mins | 363km (225 miles) |
Bus via Jeonju | 5h 15m | ₩30,140($23) | twice daily | 319km (198 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩58,970($45) | on demand | 302km (187 miles) |
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The following major airports near Yeoju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.