How to travel from Cheongju to Namhae, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Namhae is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cheongju to Namhae by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NamhaeCheongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩100,905($77)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Jinju Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Seodaegu(Daegu West)

Take the bus to Seodaegu(Daegu West) and then to Jinju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sintanjin Station then take the train to Jinju Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Namhae

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Namhae by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Cheongju and Namhae is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cheongju and Namhae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Namhae is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Namhae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheongju and Namhae. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cheongju to Namhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station, Dongdaegu Station and Jinju Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Cheongju and Namhae. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Cheongju and Namhae. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Namhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Cheongju and Namhae. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Namhae. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Namhae is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Namhae. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Cheongju and Namhae. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Namhae is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Namhae

Transport options from Cheongju to Namhae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
₩100,905($77)
every 30 mins489km (304 miles)
Bus to Osong Station, train and plane3h 5m
₩107,455($82)
every 30 mins478km (297 miles)
Train
3h 15m
₩47,175($36)
every 2 hours344km (214 miles)
Bus via Seodaegu(Daegu West) + 1 similar
5h 25m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours301km (187 miles)
Bus5h 30m
₩41,935($32)
hourly450km (280 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 40m
₩48,485($37)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩40,625($31)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Namhae

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Namhae
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Namhae
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Namhae