The distance between Namyangju and Gwangju is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Namyangju to Gwangju by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
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Take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ).
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There are several options for getting from Namyangju to Gwangju by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).
The distance between Namyangju and Gwangju is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Namyangju and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Namyangju to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Namyangju and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Namyangju and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Namyangju to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Namyangju and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Namyangju and Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namyangju to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Namyangju and Gwangju. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namyangju to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station + 1 similar | 2h 40m | ₩40,625($31) | hourly | 326km (203 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | ₩38,005($29) | hourly | 336km (209 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ₩57,660($44) | hourly | 331km (206 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | ₩96,970($74) | every 4 hours | 521km (324 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩61,590($47) | on demand | 314km (195 miles) |
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
TxBus
Suseo High Speed Railway
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.