Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Seoul (SEL)

Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Seoul (SEL)

Gwangju Airport
Seoul
Mon, Jul 8
One Way
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Transportation from Gwangju Airport to Seoul

Facts about the transport from Gwangju Airport to Seoul

Cheapest Transport$22
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:41 AM
Latest Departure10:34 PM
Departures per day9
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsiana Airlines, ITX Saemaeul, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, KTX, KTX Sancheon, Mugunghwa ho, Tway Airlines

How to get from Gwangju Airport to Seoul

Travelling between Gwangju Airport and Seoul 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 252.17 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 20.66.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 18 hours to travel between Gwangju Airport and Seoul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Gwangju Airport and Seoul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 25m to reach Seoul.

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

Travelling between Gwangju Airport and Seoul can be as cheap as USD 20.66 if you opt for a Mugunghwa ho train and as expensive as USD 252.17 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 Gwangju Airport and Seoul ?

  • 9 from Gwangju to Seoul starting from 10:35 Gwangju Airport until 19:20 Gwangju Airport

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

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 Gwangju to Seoul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 27.53.

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 Gwangju and Seoul

Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean 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 Gwangju Airport to Seoul?

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

  • 82% took a train
  • 18% decided to fly