The distance between Ulsan and Gwangju is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ulsan to Gwangju by train, bus, 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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Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Gwangju (KWJ).
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Gwangju.
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There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩226,705 ($175).
The distance between Ulsan and Gwangju is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ulsan and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Gwangju is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩226,705 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station and Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Ulsan and Gwangju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Ulsan and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Ulsan and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ulsan 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 Ulsan to Gwangju. There is however a flight that goes via Seoul Gimpo (GMP). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ulsan 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 Ulsan and Gwangju. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ₩226,705($175) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | ₩103,525($79) | twice daily | 699km (434 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | ₩55,040($42) | every 2 hours | 456km (283 miles) |
Train via Bujeon Station | 6h 45m | ₩20,965($16) | once daily | 387km (240 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | ₩30,140($23) | hourly | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ₩57,660($44) | on demand | 296km (184 miles) |
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Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.