The distance between Sokcho and Gwangju is around 477km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sokcho to Gwangju by bus, train, 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 bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ).
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Gwangju.
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Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Gwangju by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩69,455 ($53).
The distance between Sokcho and Gwangju is around 477km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sokcho and Gwangju by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Gwangju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩69,455 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Gwangju. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Sokcho and Gwangju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Sokcho and Gwangju. The distance is around 477km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Gwangju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩69,455 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4h 20m | ₩70,765($54) | hourly | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | ₩49,795($38) | every 30 mins | 478km (297 miles) |
Bus via Gangneung | 6hrs | ₩53,730($41) | once daily | 514km (320 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ₩69,455($53) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus to Chuncheon, train | 4h 60m | ₩62,900($48) | every 3 hours | 532km (330 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | ₩76,005($58) | on demand | 477km (297 miles) |
TxBus
Ko Bus
bus Tago
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.