How to travel from Naju to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Naju and Pohang is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Naju to Pohang by train, 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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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩267,330($205)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Pohong Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
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Drive

Drive to Pohang.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naju and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Naju to Pohang by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩267,330 ($205).

The distance between Naju and Pohang is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Naju and Pohang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naju to Pohang is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩267,330 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Naju and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Naju and Pohang. 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naju and Pohang. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Naju to Pohang. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

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

The closest major airport to Pohang is Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Pohang. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Naju and Pohang. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naju to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naju and Pohang

Transport options from Naju to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 35m
₩267,330($205)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
₩438,995($335)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Train
3hrs
₩49,795($38)
every 3 hours443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩60,280($46)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Pohang

The following major airports near Pohang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Pohang
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Pohang
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Pohang