Seoul to Gwangju

Seoul to Gwangju

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Seoul to Gwangju Schedule

Seoul to Gwangju Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTX Sancheon 1st Class 05:07 - 07:00₩ 73,694
KTX 2nd Class 06:31 - 08:27₩ 57,750
KTX 1st Class 08:19 - 10:12₩ 78,109
KTX 1st Class 10:34 - 12:31₩ 78,733
KTX Sancheon 1st Class 12:17 - 14:11₩ 78,175
KTX Sancheon 2nd Class 14:40 - 17:24₩ 56,367
Jin Air Economy 17:45 - 08:35₩ 191,832
Tway Airlines Economy 18:10 - 08:20₩ 158,005
Jeju Air Economy 20:30 - 09:55₩ 191,818
KTX 2nd Class 22:22 - 00:21₩ 57,753

Transportation from Seoul to Gwangju

Facts about the transport from Seoul to Gwangju

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:24 AM
Latest Departure8:02 PM
Departures per day5
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsiana Airlines, ITX Saemaeul, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Mugunghwa ho, 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 73.23 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 63.03.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 27 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 1d 2h 30m 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 63.03 if you opt for a Asiana Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 73.23 if you buy a Asiana Airlines, Tway 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 06:40 Gimpo Airport until 16:00 Gimpo Airport

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 63.02.

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