How to travel from Gyeongju to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Naju is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Naju by car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Naju

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Naju by car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ₩95,660 ($73) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Gyeongju and Naju is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Gyeongju and Naju by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Naju is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩95,660 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around ₩95,660 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Naju. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gyeongju and Naju. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gyeongju and Naju. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and arrive at Gwangju (KWJ) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Gyeongju to Naju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gyeongju to Naju typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and and arrive into Gwangju (KWJ).

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 Gyeongju and Naju. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Naju is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩61,590 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Naju

Transport options from Gyeongju to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
₩95,660($73)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩61,590($47)
on demand316km (196 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