Gwangju to Cheonan bus timetable
Buses from Gwangju to Cheonan run 9 times a day across 1 terminal pairs. First bus 07:20, last bus 20:40, fares from 24,200 KRW, fastest trip 150 min. As of 2026-11-05
- 0720Dlx
- 0830Dlx
- 09none
- 1020Dlx
- 11none
- 1230Prem
- 1335Dlx
- 14none
- 1510Dlx
- 1630Dlx
- 17none
- 1820Dlx
- 19none
- 2040Prem
Terminal names are shown in Korean because that is how they appear on tickets, signs and booking sites. Fares are adult one-way. Express buses (고속버스) are booked on KOBUS, intercity buses (시외버스) on T-money or Bustago.
Paying with a foreign card
Checked 2026-10-21. Rules change, so confirm on the payment screen.
Express buses (고속버스)
- KOBUS: Choose the overseas card tab (해외카드) at checkout. It takes Visa, Mastercard and JCB issued abroad and asks for your date of birth (YYMMDD).
- Klook: Sells express bus tickets in English with international cards. Routes and dates are limited, so a search may come back empty.
- Go Hanpass: App in many languages, sign-up with passport and email. You top up a won wallet with a foreign card, then pay from it. Lists express and intercity buses.
- Ticket counter at the terminal: A July 2024 government announcement described foreign cards as already accepted at express bus counters. Busy departures can sell out.
All departures
| Departs | Terminals (Korean names) | Type · class | Arrives | Fare (KRW) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:20 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 09:50 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 08:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 11:00 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 10:20 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 12:50 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 12:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Premium | 15:00 | 31,400 | 150 min |
| 13:35 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 16:05 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 15:10 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 17:40 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 16:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 19:00 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 18:20 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Deluxe | 20:50 | 24,200 | 150 min |
| 20:40 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 천안 | express bus · Premium | 23:10 | 31,400 | 150 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Gwangju to Cheonan?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 07:20 and the last leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 20:40, with 9 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Gwangju to Cheonan?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares run from 24,200 KRW to 31,400 KRW. The cheapest is the 07:20 deluxe bus from 광주(유·스퀘어).
How long does the bus from Gwangju to Cheonan take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 150 min, leaving 광주(유·스퀘어) at 07:20.