How to travel from Daejeon to Namhae, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Namhae is around 171km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jinju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Ko Bus

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jinju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance171km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Namhae

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Namhae by bus, taxi, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Daejeon and Namhae is around 171km (107 miles).

It takes around 4hrs to get from Daejeon and Namhae by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Namhae is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon 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

There is no train service that runs between Daejeon and Namhae. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jinju. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daejeon and Namhae. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Namhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Namhae. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Daejeon to Namhae. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Daejeon and Namhae. The distance is around 171km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Namhae is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Transport options from Daejeon to Namhae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
₩95,660($73)
hourly491km (305 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station, Fly2h 50m
₩102,215($78)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours321km (199 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand171km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩34,070($26)
on demand171km (107 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