How to travel from Naju to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Naju and Taean is around 292km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Naju to Taean by bus, train, subway, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩229,325($175)
Operated by

Asiana Airlines

+ 4 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩72,075($55)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Busan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩79,935($61)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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car
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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance292km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naju and Taean

There are several options for getting from Naju to Taean by bus, train, subway, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 6h 45m. 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 ₩229,325 ($175).

The distance between Naju and Taean is around 292km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Naju and Taean by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naju to Taean is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩229,325 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Naju and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naju and Taean. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naju to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail Mugunghwa and Busan Transportation Co. run train services between Naju and Taean. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Taean. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naju to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju Songjeong Station, Hwajeong Station, Gwangju and Busan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Naju and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naju and Taean. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) and arrive at Ulsan (USN) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Naju to Taean. 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 Taean typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) and and arrive into Ulsan (USN).

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Taean. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naju to Taean is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₩79,935 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naju and Taean

Transport options from Naju to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 35m
₩229,325($175)
hourly574km (357 miles)
Fly to Daegu (TAE), train3h 25m
₩247,670($190)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
₩195,255($150)
hourly568km (353 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 30m
₩238,500($180)
hourly675km (419 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
₩162,495($125)
hourly664km (413 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩72,075($55)
every 3 hours498km (310 miles)
Train via Bujeon Station6h 45m
₩38,005($29)
once daily400km (249 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
₩79,935($61)
hourly325km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩56,350($43)
on demand292km (181 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean