How to travel from Seongnam to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Gwangju is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seongnam to Gwangju by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Gwangju by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Seongnam and Gwangju is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Seongnam and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Gwangju. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station and Suseo SRT. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Seongnam and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Seongnam and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Yuseong. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Seongnam and Gwangju. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Gwangju

Transport options from Seongnam to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
₩38,005($29)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station4h 25m
₩18,345($14)
4 times a day341km (212 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
₩62,900($48)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
₩24,900($19)
hourly318km (197 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩56,350($43)
on demand286km (178 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