How to travel from Daejeon to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Namwon is around 136km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Daejeon 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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Train via Iksan Station

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Namwon Station.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)

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Bus

Take the bus to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance136km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Namwon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Daejeon and Namwon is around 136km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Daejeon and Namwon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Namwon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Namwon. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Daejeon and Namwon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 60m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Daejeon and Namwon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Daejeon and Namwon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daejeon and Namwon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 50m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Daejeon and Namwon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 50m 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 Namwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Namwon. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Daejeon and Namwon. The distance is around 136km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Namwon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Namwon

Transport options from Daejeon to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Iksan Station + 1 similar
1h 40m
₩18,345($14)
hourly162km (100 miles)
Train1h 60m
₩9,175($7)
every 4 hours162km (100 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩15,725($12)
every 20 mins140km (87 miles)
Bus via Jeonju2h 45m
₩17,035($13)
hourly148km (92 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
₩170,355($130)
on demand136km (85 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
₩27,520($21)
on demand136km (85 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