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.
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.
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Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ).
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Take the bus to Gwangju.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | ₩207,050($160) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 30m | ₩137,595($105) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ₩26,210($20) | every 20 mins | 279km (173 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 4hrs | ₩27,520($21) | every 30 mins | 277km (172 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ₩44,555($34) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
Jin Air
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
bus Tago
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
Ko Bus
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.