How to travel from Wonju to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Gwangju is around 330km (205 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 Wonju 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.

👋 Also check out GwangjuWonju if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Suwon and then to Gwangju.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Gwangju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4h 55m. 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 ₩98,285 ($75).

The distance between Wonju and Gwangju is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (161 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Wonju and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Gwangju is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩98,285 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Wonju and Gwangju. Trains depart every 3 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wonju and Gwangju. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Gwangju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Suwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Wonju and Gwangju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wonju and Gwangju. Flights depart from Wonju (WJU) and arrive at Gwangju (KWJ) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Wonju to Gwangju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wonju to Gwangju typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Wonju (WJU) 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 Wonju and Gwangju. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Gwangju

Transport options from Wonju to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
₩98,285($75)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train
2h 55m
₩36,690($28)
every 3 hours358km (223 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
₩32,760($25)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩64,210($49)
on demand330km (205 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