How to travel from Jeonju to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Naju is around 115km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jeonju to Naju by train, bus, 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 Iksan Station and then to Naju Station.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Naju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Naju

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Naju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩14,415 ($11).

The distance between Jeonju and Naju is around 115km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Jeonju and Naju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Naju is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ₩14,415 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Naju. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeonju to Naju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jeonju and Naju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Jeonju and Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Naju Station. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Naju Station. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Jeonju and Naju. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

How do I get from Jeonju to Naju

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Naju

Transport options from Jeonju to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
₩14,415($11)
hourly134km (83 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 45m
₩13,105($10)
hourly115km (72 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩144,150($110)
on demand117km (73 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩23,590($18)
on demand117km (73 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