Gwangju to Hongcheon bus timetable
Buses from Gwangju to Hongcheon run 2 times a day across 2 terminal pairs. First bus 08:35, last bus 08:35, fares from 55,800 KRW, fastest trip 280 min. As of 2026-11-05
Gwangju
→ Hongcheon
Cheapest55,800 KRW광주(유·스퀘어) 08:35 · Premium
Fastest280 min광주비아 08:35 · Premium
First bus08:35광주(유·스퀘어) 08:35 · Premium
Last bus08:35광주비아 08:35 · Premium
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Bus class: Premium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:35 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 홍천 | express bus · Premium | 13:25 | 55,800 | 290 min |
| 08:35 | 광주비아 → 홍천 | express bus · Premium | 13:15 | 55,800 | 280 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Gwangju to Hongcheon?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 08:35 and the last leaves 광주비아 at 08:35, with 2 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Gwangju to Hongcheon?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares are 55,800 KRW.
How long does the bus from Gwangju to Hongcheon take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 280 min, leaving 광주비아 at 08:35.