The distance between Pohang and Gwangju is around 289km (180 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 Pohang 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 train to Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ).
Jin Air
Take the bus to Gwangju.
Ko Bus
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There are several options for getting from Pohang to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 50m. 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 ₩52,415 ($40).
The distance between Pohang and Gwangju is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Pohang 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 Pohang to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Pohang and Gwangju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Pohang and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pohang and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 50m.
Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Pohang and Gwangju. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Pohang 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 Pohang to Gwangju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Pohang 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 Pohang and Gwangju. The distance is around 289km (180 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 Pohang to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩52,415 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | ₩52,415($40) | every 4 hours | 427km (265 miles) |
Fly | 2h 40m | ₩203,120($155) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ₩28,830($22) | 4 times a day | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus via Seodaegu(Daegu West) | 3h 50m | ₩28,830($22) | every 4 hours | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩47,175($36) | on demand | 289km (180 miles) |
Ko Bus
TxBus
bus Tago
Suseo High Speed Railway
Jin Air
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.