How to travel from Taebaek to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Gwangju is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Gwangju by train, bus and car. 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 Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Gwangju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Taebaek and Gwangju is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Taebaek and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₩35,380 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Taebaek and Gwangju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Taebaek and Gwangju. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taebaek and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Gwangju. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Taebaek and Gwangju. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

How do I get from Taebaek to Gwangju

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Gwangju

Transport options from Taebaek to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
₩35,380($27)
every 4 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
₩41,935($32)
once daily408km (253 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
₩76,005($58)
on demand393km (244 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