How to travel from Gwangju to Yeosu, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Yeosu is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Yeocheon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

bus Tago

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Yeocheon Station.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yeosu.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

World Call Taxi

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Yeosu.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Yeosu

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Yeosu by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Gwangju and Yeosu is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Gwangju and Yeosu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Yeosu is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Yeosu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Yeosu. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Yeosu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gwangju and Yeosu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Yeosu. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gwangju and Yeosu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 30m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gwangju and Yeosu. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 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 Yeosu. We recommend that you take the bus to Yeocheon. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Yeosu is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Yeosu. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Yeosu. The distance is around 114km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Yeosu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Yeosu

Transport options from Gwangju to Yeosu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
₩15,725($12)
every 30 mins114km (71 miles)
Train
2h 5m
₩32,760($25)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩157,250($120)
on demand114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩18,345($14)
on demand114km (71 miles)

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Airports near Yeosu

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Yeosu
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Yeosu
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Yeosu