Seoul to Gwangju

Seoul to Gwangju

Seoul
Gwangju
Mon, May 20
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$31
 
 
$106

Other Options

Seoul to Gwangju Schedule

Seoul to Gwangju Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTX Sancheon 1st Class 05:47 - 07:45₩ 76,296
KTX 2nd Class 06:21 - 08:27₩ 58,132
KTX 2nd Class 08:20 - 10:12₩ 49,140
KTX 2nd Class 10:40 - 12:32₩ 49,140
ITX Saemaeul 2nd Class 13:33 - 17:42₩ 42,630
KTX Sancheon 1st Class 14:37 - 17:24₩ 76,484
KTX 1st Class 16:08 - 17:44₩ 78,589
Mugunghwa ho 2nd Class 18:10 - 22:36₩ 30,030
Asiana Airlines Economy 20:50 - 09:25₩ 145,933
KTX 2nd Class 22:22 - 00:21₩ 52,341

Transportation from Seoul to Gwangju

Facts about the transport from Seoul to Gwangju

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure9:05 AM
Latest Departure10:23 PM
Departures per day7
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, KTX, Tway Airlines

How to get from Seoul to Gwangju

Travelling between Seoul and Gwangju is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 105.32 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 30.57.

How long does it take to get from Seoul to Gwangju?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 14 hours to travel between Seoul and Gwangju depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Seoul and Gwangju. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 40m to reach Gwangju.

How much does it cost to get from Seoul to Gwangju?

Travelling between Seoul and Gwangju can be as cheap as USD 30.57 if you opt for a KTX train and as expensive as USD 105.32 if you buy a Asiana Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Seoul and Gwangju ?

  • 5 from Seoul to Gwangju starting from 09:05 Gimpo Airport until 20:30 Gimpo Airport
  • 2 from Seoul to Gwangju starting from 22:23 Yongsan until 22:23 Yongsan

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Seoul to Gwangju.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Seoul to Gwangju, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 57.38.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Seoul and Gwangju

Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Tway Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Seoul to Gwangju?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train