The distance between Taean and Gwangju is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Taean to Gwangju by bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Gwangju (KWJ).
Air Busan
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Take the bus to Gwangju.
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There are several options for getting from Taean to Gwangju by bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩77,315 ($59) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩241,120 ($185).
The distance between Taean and Gwangju is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Taean and Gwangju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taean to Gwangju is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩241,120 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩77,315 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Taean and Gwangju. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taean and Gwangju. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Taean and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Taean and Gwangju. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) and arrive at Gwangju (KWJ) - via Seoul Gimpo (GMP). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Taean to Gwangju. There is however a flight that goes via Seoul Gimpo (GMP). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Taean to Gwangju typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) 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 Taean 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 Taean to Gwangju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩77,315 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 40m | ₩241,120($185) | hourly | 617km (383 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | ₩154,630($120) | hourly | 680km (423 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | ₩77,315($59) | hourly | 300km (186 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | ₩56,350($43) | on demand | 286km (178 miles) |
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Ko Bus
Busan Transportation Co.
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.