Gwangju to Gongju bus timetable
Buses from Gwangju to Gongju run 3 times a day across 1 terminal pairs. First bus 09:15, last bus 15:30, fares from 20,300 KRW, fastest trip 160 min. As of 2026-11-05
Gwangju
→ Gongju
Cheapest20,300 KRW광주(유·스퀘어) 09:15 · Deluxe
Fastest160 min광주(유·스퀘어) 09:15 · Deluxe
First bus09:15광주(유·스퀘어) 09:15 · Deluxe
Last bus15:30광주(유·스퀘어) 15:30 · Deluxe
- 0915Dlx
- 10none
- 1110Dlx
- 12none
- 13none
- 14none
- 1530Dlx
Bus class: Deluxe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:15 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 공주 | express bus · Deluxe | 11:55 | 20,300 | 160 min |
| 11:10 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 공주 | express bus · Deluxe | 13:50 | 20,300 | 160 min |
| 15:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 공주 | express bus · Deluxe | 18:10 | 20,300 | 160 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Gwangju to Gongju?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 09:15 and the last leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 15:30, with 3 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Gwangju to Gongju?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares are 20,300 KRW.
How long does the bus from Gwangju to Gongju take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 160 min, leaving 광주(유·스퀘어) at 09:15.