How to travel from Gumi to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Naju is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gumi to Naju by train, bus 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 Daejeon Station and then to Naju Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Jeongeup then take the train to Naju Station.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Naju

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Naju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Gumi and Naju is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Naju is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Naju. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gumi to Naju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gumi and Naju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gumi and Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Naju Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Naju Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Naju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Naju. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) 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 Gumi and Naju. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

How do I get from Gumi to Naju

Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Naju

Transport options from Gumi to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3hrs
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours344km (214 miles)
Train via Daejeon Station3h 55m
₩27,520($21)
4 times a day311km (193 miles)
Train via Sintanjin Station4hrs
₩17,035($13)
4 times a day319km (198 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 5m
₩31,450($24)
every 20 mins301km (187 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Naju

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Naju
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Naju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Naju