Seoul → Gwangju by express bus, 2026-09-21: 7 departures from Dong Seoul Terminal, 3h 40m at the fastest, adult fares ₩33,300. First 07:00, last 20:00. Rebuilt every morning from the national timetable.
BusanDaeguGwangjuGangneungSokchoJeonjuGyeongjuDaejeonAndongTongyeongPohangUlsan
At a glance
| Class | Departures today | Adult fare | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe (28 seats) | 7 | ₩33,300 | 3h 40m |
Seoul → Gwangju — departures today
| Departs | From | Arrives | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 10:40 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 09:00 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 12:40 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 11:20 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 15:00 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 13:30 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 17:10 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 15:20 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 19:00 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 17:30 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 21:10 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 20:00 | Dong Seoul Terminal | 23:40 Gwangju | 3h 40m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
Gwangju → Seoul — departures today
7 buses back to Seoul, adult fares ₩33,300; first 06:05, last 19:10.
| Departs | From | Arrives in Seoul | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:05 | Gwangju | 09:35 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 08:05 | Gwangju | 11:35 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 10:05 | Gwangju | 13:35 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 12:25 | Gwangju | 15:55 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 14:35 | Gwangju | 18:05 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 17:00 | Gwangju | 20:30 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
| 19:10 | Gwangju | 22:40 Dong Seoul Terminal | 3h 30m | Deluxe (28 seats) | ₩33,300 |
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FAQ
How long is the bus from Seoul to Gwangju?
Scheduled times today run from 3h 40m to 3h 40m; traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.
How much is the express bus to Gwangju?
Adult fares today: Deluxe (28 seats) ₩33,300. Deluxe (28-seat) and premium (21-seat, lie-flat) cost more than standard.
Which Seoul terminal do I leave from?
Today’s buses to Gwangju leave from Dong Seoul Terminal — see the "From" column. Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Central City share the Express Bus Terminal subway station (lines 3, 7, 9); Dong Seoul Terminal is at Gangbyeon station (line 2).
What time is the last bus to Gwangju?
20:00 from Dong Seoul Terminal (Deluxe (28 seats)). The first bus is 07:00.
Where does this timetable come from?
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s TAGO express bus service (national reservation data), queried for 2026-09-21; fares are adult one-way. Book at kobus.co.kr or at the terminal.
Source: MOLIT TAGO express bus information (data.go.kr) — schedule for 2026-09-21, adult fares · page rebuilt 2026-09-21.