How to travel from Gumi to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Namwon is around 178km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gumi 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

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Namwon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Namwon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance178km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Namwon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Gumi and Namwon is around 178km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Gumi and Namwon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Namwon is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Gumi and Namwon. Trains depart every 3 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gumi and Namwon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TxBus, bus Tago and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gumi and Namwon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Namwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeonju and then to Namwon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Gumi and Namwon. The distance is around 178km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Namwon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Namwon

Transport options from Gumi to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
₩28,830($22)
every 3 hours314km (195 miles)
Train via Sintanjin Station3h 40m
₩14,415($11)
every 20 mins284km (177 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
₩24,900($19)
every 20 mins248km (154 miles)
Taxi
2hrs
₩222,775($170)
on demand178km (110 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩35,380($27)
on demand178km (110 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