Gwangju to Suwon bus timetable
Buses from Gwangju to Suwon run 11 times a day across 2 terminal pairs. First bus 06:00, last bus 20:15, fares from 30,300 KRW, fastest trip 175 min. As of 2026-11-05
- 0600Dlx
- 0725Dlx
- 08none
- 0905Prem
- 10none
- 1135Dlx35Dlx
- 12none
- 1330Dlx
- 1425Prem
- 15none
- 1615Dlx15Dlx
- 17none
- 18none
- 1915Dlx
- 2015Prem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 09:05 | 30,300 | 185 min |
| 07:25 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 10:30 | 30,300 | 185 min |
| 09:05 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Premium | 12:10 | 39,300 | 185 min |
| 11:35 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 14:40 | 30,300 | 185 min |
| 11:35 | 광주비아 → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 14:30 | 30,300 | 175 min |
| 13:30 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 16:35 | 30,300 | 185 min |
| 14:25 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Premium | 17:30 | 39,300 | 185 min |
| 16:15 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 19:20 | 30,300 | 185 min |
| 16:15 | 광주비아 → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 19:10 | 30,300 | 175 min |
| 19:15 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Deluxe | 22:20 | 30,300 | 185 min |
| 20:15 | 광주(유·스퀘어) → 수원 | express bus · Premium | 23:20 | 39,300 | 185 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Gwangju to Suwon?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 06:00 and the last leaves 광주(유·스퀘어) at 20:15, with 11 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Gwangju to Suwon?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares run from 30,300 KRW to 39,300 KRW. The cheapest is the 06:00 deluxe bus from 광주(유·스퀘어).
How long does the bus from Gwangju to Suwon take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 175 min, leaving 광주비아 at 11:35.