How to travel from Namhae to Gwangju, South Korea
The distance between Namhae and Gwangju is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Namhae to Gwangju by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gwangju → Namhae if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Gwangju.
- Duration2hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩15,725($12)
Ko Bus
Taxi
Take a taxi to Gwangju.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₩196,565($150)
Multiple taxi operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namhae and Gwangju
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Namhae to Gwangju by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).
The distance between Namhae and Gwangju is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Namhae and Gwangju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Namhae to Gwangju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Namhae and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Namhae and Gwangju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gwangju. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Namhae and Gwangju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Namhae and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Namhae and Gwangju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namhae to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gwangju. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Gwangju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Gwangju. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Namhae and Gwangju. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namhae to Gwangju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).
Compare travel optionsbetween Namhae and Gwangju
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2hrs | ₩15,725($12) | every 4 hours | 160km (99 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 40m | ₩196,565($150) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | ₩30,140($23) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Namhae and Gwangju
Bus companies
Ko Bus
Train operators
Airports near Gwangju
The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Gwangju
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 181km (113 miles) from Gwangju
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Gwangju