Gwangju to Gimhae bus timetable
Buses from Gwangju to Gimhae run 7 times a day across 2 terminal pairs. First bus 02:35, last bus 18:35, fares from 31,300 KRW, fastest trip 210 min. As of 2026-11-05
- 0235Night
- 03none
- 0430Prem
- 05none
- 06none
- 0740Prem
- 08none
- 09none
- 1050Dlx
- 11none
- 12none
- 13none
- 1400Prem
- 1545Dlx
- 16none
- 17none
- 1835Dlx
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:35 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해공항 | express bus · Night deluxe | 06:05 | 33,700 | 210 min |
| 04:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해공항 | express bus · Premium | 08:00 | 36,500 | 210 min |
| 07:40 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해 | express bus · Premium | 11:20 | 40,700 | 220 min |
| 10:50 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해 | express bus · Deluxe | 14:30 | 31,300 | 220 min |
| 14:00 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해 | express bus · Premium | 17:40 | 40,700 | 220 min |
| 15:45 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해 | express bus · Deluxe | 19:25 | 31,300 | 220 min |
| 18:35 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 김해 | express bus · Deluxe | 22:15 | 31,300 | 220 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Gwangju to Gimhae?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 02:35 and the last leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 18:35, with 7 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Gwangju to Gimhae?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares run from 31,300 KRW to 40,700 KRW. The cheapest is the 10:50 deluxe bus from 광주(유·스퀘어).
How long does the bus from Gwangju to Gimhae take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 210 min, leaving 광주(유·스퀘어) at 02:35.