How to travel from Jecheon to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Naju is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jecheon to Naju by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Osong Station and then to Naju Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Train to Wonju Station, Fly

Take the train to Wonju Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩117,940($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Yeongsanpo.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Naju

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Naju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Jecheon and Naju is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Jecheon and Naju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Naju is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Naju. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Naju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jecheon and Naju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Jecheon and Naju. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Naju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Jecheon and Naju. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongju Airport Station then fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Jecheon and Naju. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Transport options from Jecheon to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours315km (196 miles)
Train to Wonju Station, Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
₩117,940($90)
every 3 hours740km (460 miles)
Train to Cheongnyangni Station, Fly3hrs
₩74,695($57)
every 3 hours479km (298 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
₩152,010($115)
every 3 hours672km (417 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
₩44,555($34)
twice daily450km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
₩65,520($50)
on demand338km (210 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