Wonju to Gwangju bus timetable
Buses from Wonju to Gwangju run 10 times a day across 2 terminal pairs. First bus 07:20, last bus 19:25, fares from 38,300 KRW, fastest trip 215 min. As of 2026-11-05
- 0720Dlx35Dlx
- 08none
- 09none
- 10none
- 11none
- 12none
- 1310Dlx25Dlx
- 14none
- 15none
- 1610Dlx25Dlx
- 1710Prem25Prem
- 18none
- 1910Dlx25Dlx
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:20 | 원주 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 11:10 | 38,300 | 230 min |
| 07:35 | 원주문막 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 11:10 | 38,300 | 215 min |
| 13:10 | 원주 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 17:00 | 38,300 | 230 min |
| 13:25 | 원주문막 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 17:00 | 38,300 | 215 min |
| 16:10 | 원주 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 20:00 | 38,300 | 230 min |
| 16:25 | 원주문막 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 20:00 | 38,300 | 215 min |
| 17:10 | 원주 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Premium | 21:00 | 47,600 | 230 min |
| 17:25 | 원주문막 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Premium | 21:00 | 47,600 | 215 min |
| 19:10 | 원주 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 23:00 | 38,300 | 230 min |
| 19:25 | 원주문막 → 광주(유·스퀘어) | express bus · Deluxe | 23:00 | 38,300 | 215 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Wonju to Gwangju?
As of 2026-11-05, the first bus leaves 원주 at 07:20 and the last leaves 원주문막 at 19:25, with 10 buses a day in total.
How much is the bus from Wonju to Gwangju?
As of 2026-11-05, adult one-way fares run from 38,300 KRW to 47,600 KRW. The cheapest is the 07:20 deluxe bus from 원주.
How long does the bus from Wonju to Gwangju take?
As of 2026-11-05, the fastest bus takes 215 min, leaving 원주문막 at 07:35.