How to travel from Seogwipo to Gwangju, South Korea
The distance between Seogwipo and Gwangju is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Seogwipo to Gwangju by ferry, car, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gwangju → Seogwipo if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gwangju (KWJ).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost₩86,490($66)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Sangchuja, bus
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the bus to Gwangju.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩98,285($75)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Jindo then take the bus to Gwangju.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩66,830($51)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seogwipo and Gwangju
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seogwipo to Gwangju by ferry, car, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩61,590 ($47) and will take around 6h 55m. 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 ₩86,490 ($66).
The distance between Seogwipo and Gwangju is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Seogwipo and Gwangju by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Seogwipo to Gwangju is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩86,490 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Seogwipo and Gwangju is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩61,590 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Seogwipo and Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seogwipo and Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seogwipo to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Seogwipo to Gwangju. We recommend that you take a ferry to Wando then drive to Gwangju. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seogwipo to Gwangju is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ₩127,110 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seogwipo and Gwangju
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 10m | ₩86,490($66) | hourly | 236km (147 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 25m | ₩112,695($86) | every 3 hours | 443km (275 miles) |
Ferry to Sangchuja, bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩98,285($75) | once daily | 307km (191 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 6h 55m | ₩61,590($47) | once daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩66,830($51) | twice daily | 294km (183 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 5h 15m | ₩127,110($95) | every 20 mins | 258km (161 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seogwipo and Gwangju
Airlines
Jeju Air
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
HanilExpress
Seaworld Express Ferry
Bus companies
TxBus
bus Tago
Airports near Gwangju
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Gwangju
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 181km (113 miles) from Gwangju
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Gwangju