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.
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.
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Fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ).
Jin Air
Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Take the bus to Suwon and then to Gwangju.
Multiple bus operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | ₩98,285($75) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Train | 2h 55m | ₩36,690($28) | every 3 hours | 358km (223 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | ₩32,760($25) | hourly | 361km (224 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | ₩64,210($49) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
TxBus
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Suseo High Speed Railway
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.