How to travel from Jecheon to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Gwangju is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jecheon 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Train to Wonju Station, Fly

Take the train to Wonju Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩116,630($89)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Jecheon and Gwangju is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Jecheon and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jecheon and Gwangju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Jecheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

bus Tago, TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Jecheon and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongju Airport Station then fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Jecheon and Gwangju. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Transport options from Jecheon to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
₩30,140($23)
every 3 hours299km (186 miles)
Train to Wonju Station, Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
₩116,630($89)
every 3 hours731km (455 miles)
Train to Cheongnyangni Station, Fly3hrs
₩73,385($56)
every 3 hours471km (293 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
₩150,700($115)
every 3 hours663km (412 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
₩39,315($30)
hourly395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩62,900($48)
on demand322km (200 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