Departure Schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip2 hrs 3 min
Longest trip2 hrs 40 min
Earliest06:01
Latest11:21
Departures5
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip2 hrs 6 min
Longest trip3 hrs 5 min
Earliest12:17
Latest16:17
Departures3
Evening departures
Fastest trip1 hrs 48 min
Longest trip2 hrs 12 min
Earliest18:25
Latest20:29
Departures2
Travelling from Gwangju to Seoul by Train
If you're planning on traveling from Gwangju to Seoul, you should know that a bullet train run by KTX is the most convenient option to take off. Unlike airports, train stations provide a comfortable location within the city line. Another undeniable advantage of this railway journey is speed: the train takes you from Gwangju-Songjeong Station in Gwangju to Seoul Central Station in about 2 hours, making it is the fastest way to move between the towns. With an online booking & expert advice platform Rail Ninja, you can check the Gwangju to Seoul train schedule, offering about 10 daily departures, and book your train tickets in a few clicks.
Gwangju to Seoul trains Information
357 km
Seoul
Seoul Station, South KoreaYongsan, South KoreaSuseo Station, South KoreaGyeongbu Express Bus Terminal, South KoreaSeoul Station Square, South Korea
1 h 48 m
Shortest travel time:
$56
Lowest ticket cost:
10
Avg. daily departures:
06:01
Earliest departure:
20:29
Latest departure:
Popular questions about trains from Gwangju to Seoul
In Seoul, KTX high-speed trains depart from four stations: Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, Cheongnyangni Station, and Yoeungdongpo Station.
With the maximum travel speed of 305 kph (190 mph), KTX express trains provide the quickest rail service in entire South Korea.
To get from Gwangju to Seoul by rail, you need to get onboard the chosen train at the Gwangju-Songjeong station, which can be easily reached via public transport. There is no need to change trains on your way to the capital, so in 2 hours, you arrive right at the Seoul Central Station.
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