Gwangju to Cheongju bus timetable
Buses from Gwangju to Cheongju run 7 times a day across 2 terminal pairs. First bus 07:00, last bus 22:15, fares from 24,500 KRW, fastest trip 160 min. As of 2026-11-05
- 0700Dlx
- 08none
- 09none
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- 1130Dlx30Dlx
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- 1330Dlx30Dlx
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- 17none
- 18none
- 1935Dlx
- 20none
- 21none
- 2215Night
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 청주(고속) | express bus · Deluxe | 09:50 | 24,500 | 170 min |
| 11:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 청주(고속) | express bus · Deluxe | 14:20 | 24,500 | 170 min |
| 11:30 | 광주비아 → 청주(고속) | express bus · Deluxe | 14:10 | 24,500 | 160 min |
| 13:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 청주(고속) | express bus · Deluxe | 16:20 | 24,500 | 170 min |
| 13:30 | 광주비아 → 청주(고속) | express bus · Deluxe | 16:10 | 24,500 | 160 min |
| 19:35 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 청주(고속) | express bus · Deluxe | 22:25 | 24,500 | 170 min |
| 22:15 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 청주(고속) | express bus · Night deluxe | 25:05 | 29,400 | 170 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Gwangju to Cheongju?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 07:00 and the last leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 22:15, with 7 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Gwangju to Cheongju?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares run from 24,500 KRW to 29,400 KRW. The cheapest is the 07:00 deluxe bus from 광주(유·스퀘어).
How long does the bus from Gwangju to Cheongju take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 160 min, leaving 광주비아 at 11:30.