The distance between Icheon and Gwangju is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Icheon to Gwangju by train, 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 bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ).
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Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Gwangju.
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There are several options for getting from Icheon to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).
The distance between Icheon and Gwangju is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Icheon and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Icheon to Gwangju is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station, Suseo Station and Suseo SRT. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Icheon and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Icheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Ko Bus, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Icheon and Gwangju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Icheon and Gwangju. The distance is around 289km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩39,315 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 10m | ₩53,730($41) | twice daily | 358km (222 miles) |
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane | 3h 60m | ₩93,040($71) | twice daily | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus to Cheongju, Fly | 4h 25m | ₩154,630($120) | every 4 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | ₩39,315($30) | hourly | 339km (211 miles) |
Train via Iksan Station | 4h 10m | ₩38,005($29) | hourly | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | ₩32,760($25) | every 30 mins | 346km (215 miles) |
Bus via Cheongju | 5h 30m | ₩27,520($21) | every 4 hours | 311km (193 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ₩56,350($43) | on demand | 289km (179 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.