Gwangmyeong Cave — Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Gwangmyeong is about 45 min (Line 1 to Gwangmyeong) — about ₩1,850 on a T-money card. Then 2.1 km to Gwangmyeong Cave by local bus or taxi.
By train: 139 trains from Seoul to Gwangmyeong on Fri, Oct 2, from ₩7,500 (timetable below).
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Gwangmyeong Cave (No. 14388), 99 m east. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
About
Gwangmyeong Cave was developed in 1912 during the Japanese colonial period to exploit resources, including gold mines, and continued to be developed for industrial purposes after liberation. After the mine was closed in 1972, it was used as a salted seafood warehouse for about 40 years. Gwangmyeong City purchased the site, reorganized it, and made it available to the public. It is currently recognized as a modern industrial heritage site with high historical value, and is well known as a cave theme park in the metropolitan area. Along with the cave, colorful lights and sculptures create a spectacular sight. Aside from tasting and purchasing Korean wine at the Gwangmyeong Wine Cave, visitors can also see the largest media art piece in Korea at the Lascaux Exhibition Hall, enjoying a more diverse travel experience.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 142 Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | 09:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:00) |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-4277-8902 |
| Website | www.gm.go.kr |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 11° / 22°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 11° / 23°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 15° / 24°C | Clear | 30% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Gwangmyeong station
Gwangmyeong (Line 1 (Gyeongbu)) is 2.1 km from Gwangmyeong Cave.
Trains from Seoul to Gwangmyeong on Fri, Oct 2 (139)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Train | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:03 | Seoul | 05:20 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:03 | Seoul | 05:20 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:08 | Yongsan | 05:24 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:08 | Yongsan | 05:24 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:13 | Seoul | 05:30 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 05:27 | Seoul | 05:44 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 05:38 | Seoul | 05:55 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:38 | Seoul | 05:55 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:48 | Yongsan | 06:04 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:48 | Yongsan | 06:04 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 05:58 | Seoul | 06:15 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:03 | Seoul | 06:20 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 06:03 | Seoul | 06:20 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 06:10 | Yongsan | 06:26 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:22 | Seoul | 06:45 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:29 | Yongsan | 06:45 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:33 | Seoul | 06:50 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:43 | Seoul | 07:00 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:44 | Seoul | 07:09 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:53 | Yongsan | 07:09 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 06:57 | Seoul | 07:14 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 07:05 | Seoul | 07:29 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:05 | Seoul | 07:29 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:13 | Yongsan | 07:29 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:13 | Yongsan | 07:29 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:27 | Seoul | 07:44 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 07:37 | Yongsan | 07:53 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 07:39 | Seoul | 08:03 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:39 | Seoul | 08:03 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:43 | Yongsan | 07:59 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:43 | Yongsan | 07:59 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:47 | Yongsan | 08:03 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:47 | Yongsan | 08:03 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 07:50 | Seoul | 08:07 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 07:58 | Seoul | 08:15 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 08:08 | Seoul | 08:25 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 08:08 | Seoul | 08:25 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 08:23 | Seoul | 08:40 | KTX | ₩7,500 |
| 08:35 | Seoul | 08:52 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
| 08:35 | Seoul | 08:52 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩7,500 |
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangmyeong Cave (No. 14388) 광명동굴 | 99 m east | 14388 |
| Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave 광명동굴 | 121 m east | 14317 |
| Gwangmyeong Donggul 광명동굴 | 287 m south-east | 14344 |
| Gwangmyeong Cave (No. 14367) 광명동굴 | 292 m south-east | 14367 |
| Dwitgolan-gil (No. 14387) 뒷골안길 | 670 m south | 14387 |
| Dwitgolan-gil (No. 14386) 뒷골안길 | 677 m south | 14386 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Gwangmyeong Cave. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Gwangmyeong Cave · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
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FAQ
How do I get to Gwangmyeong Cave from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Gwangmyeong (2.1 km away, Line 1 (Gyeongbu)). From Seoul Station that is about 45 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). 139 trains run from Seoul to Gwangmyeong on Fri, Oct 2, from 05:03 — see the timetable above. The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Gwangmyeong Cave, Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave, Gwangmyeong Donggul (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Gwangmyeong Cave’s opening hours?
09:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:00). Closed: Mondays. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Gwangmyeong Cave closed?
Regular closing days on record: Mondays. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 3113166, modified 20251027) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-10-02.
