How to travel from Taean to Gwangju, South Korea

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.

4 routes found

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

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩241,120($185)
Operated by

Air Busan

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩77,315($59)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

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

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Gwangju

Transport options from Taean to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩241,120($185)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
₩154,630($120)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩77,315($59)
hourly300km (186 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