How to travel from Cheonan to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Cheonan and Naju is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheonan to Naju by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Naju Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Naju

There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Naju by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩26,210 ($20).

The distance between Cheonan and Naju is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Cheonan and Naju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Naju is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩26,210 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheonan and Naju. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cheonan and Naju with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 15m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Cheonan and Naju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cheonan and Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Naju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Naju. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cheonan and Naju. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheonan to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

How do I get from Cheonan to Naju

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Naju

Transport options from Cheonan to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 3 similar
1h 35m
₩26,210($20)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Train via Iksan Station2h 40m
₩28,830($22)
hourly262km (163 miles)
Train via Hamyeol Station3h 10m
₩13,105($10)
every 20 mins268km (166 miles)
Train to Naju Station3h 15m
₩14,415($11)
4 times a day268km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩44,555($34)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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Airports near Naju

The following major airports near Naju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Naju
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Naju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Naju