How to travel from Cheongju to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Namwon is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheongju to Namwon by bus, train, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Namwon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Namwon Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Namwon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩20,965 ($16).

The distance between Cheongju and Namwon is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Cheongju and Namwon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Namwon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩20,965 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Namwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Namwon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Jeonju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Cheongju and Namwon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 3h 40m 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 Namwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Cheongju and Namwon. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Namwon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Cheongju to Namwon

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Namwon

Transport options from Cheongju to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
₩17,035($13)
hourly187km (117 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours190km (118 miles)
Bus to Sintanjin Station, Train3h 15m
₩10,485($8)
every 20 mins201km (125 miles)
Taxi
1h 60m
₩209,670($160)
on demand172km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
₩34,070($26)
on demand172km (107 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