How to travel from Gwangju to Naju, South Korea
The distance between Gwangju and Naju is around 16km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gwangju to Naju by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naju → Gwangju if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Naju Station.
- Duration10min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩1,310($1)
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Naju.
- Duration25min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₩38,005($29)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Naju
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Naju by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩1,310 ($1) and will take around 10min.
The distance between Gwangju and Naju is around 16km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 20km (13 miles)
It takes around 10min to get from Gwangju and Naju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Naju is to take the train which takes around 10min and will set you back approx ₩1,310 ($1).
The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩1,310 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Naju. It typically takes around 10min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gwangju and Naju with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 10min.
Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gwangju and Naju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 10min, 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 Gwangju and Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 10min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwangju to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 10min.
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 Gwangju and Naju. The distance is around 28km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 10min and will usually cost around ₩1,310 ($1).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Naju
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 10min | ₩1,310($1) | hourly | 16km (10 miles) |
Taxi | 25min | ₩38,005($29) | on demand | 28km (17 miles) |
Drive | 25min | ₩6,550($5) | on demand | 28km (17 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gwangju and Naju
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Naju
The following major airports near Naju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Naju
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 169km (105 miles) from Naju
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 200km (124 miles) from Naju