The distance between Suncheon and Gwangju is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Suncheon to Gwangju by bus, train, taxi and car. 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 Gwangju.
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Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Take a taxi to Gwangju.
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There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Gwangju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩111,385 ($85).
The distance between Suncheon and Gwangju is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Suncheon and Gwangju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Gwangju is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ₩111,385 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suncheon and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Suncheon and Gwangju. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Suncheon and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 10m.
bus Tago run regular bus services between Suncheon and Gwangju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gwangju. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Suncheon and Gwangju. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Gwangju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ₩10,485 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 10m | ₩10,485($8) | every 30 mins | 90km (56 miles) |
Train | 2hrs | ₩27,520($21) | hourly | 238km (148 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | ₩111,385($85) | on demand | 86km (53 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | ₩17,035($13) | on demand | 86km (53 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
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The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.