How to travel from Naju to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Naju and Pyeongchang is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Naju to Pyeongchang by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Wonju (WJU).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩205,740($155)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩74,695($57)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal then Wonju and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance376km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naju and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Naju to Pyeongchang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩48,485 ($37) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩205,740 ($155).

The distance between Naju and Pyeongchang is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Naju and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naju to Pyeongchang is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩205,740 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Naju and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩48,485 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naju and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naju to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Naju and Pyeongchang. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Naju and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naju to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and Wonju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Naju and Pyeongchang. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Naju to Pyeongchang. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Naju to Pyeongchang typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) and and arrive into Wonju (WJU).

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Pyeongchang. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naju to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩74,695 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naju and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Naju to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩205,740($155)
hourly717km (446 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
₩178,220($135)
every 3 hours710km (441 miles)
Train
3h 45m
₩74,695($57)
every 3 hours357km (222 miles)
Bus
7hrs
₩48,485($37)
twice daily477km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
₩73,385($56)
on demand376km (234 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang