How to travel from Cheonan to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Cheonan and Namwon is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheonan to Namwon by train, bus, taxi 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 Namwon Station.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Namwon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Namwon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩23,590 ($18).

The distance between Cheonan and Namwon is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Cheonan and Namwon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Namwon is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩23,590 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheonan and Namwon. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cheonan and Namwon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Cheonan and Namwon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheonan and Namwon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheonan to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Jeonju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Cheonan and Namwon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Namwon. We recommend that you take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Namwon is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Namwon. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Namwon. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheonan to Namwon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

How do I get from Cheonan to Namwon

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Namwon

Transport options from Cheonan to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 25m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours202km (126 miles)
Train to Namwon Station2h 50m
₩11,795($9)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩20,965($16)
every 30 mins224km (139 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩209,670($160)
on demand175km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩34,070($26)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Namwon

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Namwon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Namwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Namwon