How to travel from Gyeongju to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Gwangju is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GwangjuGyeongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩207,050($160)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Gwangju by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩207,050 ($160).

The distance between Gyeongju and Gwangju is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Gyeongju and Gwangju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩207,050 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Gwangju. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gyeongju and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 30m.

bus Tago, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Gwangju. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gyeongju and Gwangju. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and arrive at Gwangju (KWJ) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Gyeongju to Gwangju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gyeongju to Gwangju typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and and arrive into Gwangju (KWJ).

The closest major airport to Gwangju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Gwangju. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Gyeongju and Gwangju. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Gwangju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Gwangju

Transport options from Gyeongju to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
₩207,050($160)
hourly618km (384 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 30m
₩137,595($105)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩26,210($20)
every 20 mins279km (173 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu4hrs
₩27,520($21)
every 30 mins277km (172 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩44,555($34)
on demand277km (172 miles)

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Airports near Gwangju

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Gwangju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Gwangju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Gwangju