How to travel from Namhae to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Namhae and Icheon is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Namhae to Icheon by train, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Icheon.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namhae and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Namhae to Icheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩86,490 ($66).

The distance between Namhae and Icheon is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Namhae and Icheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Namhae to Icheon is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩86,490 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Namhae and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Namhae and Icheon. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Namhae to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jinju Station, Dongdaegu Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Namhae and Icheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Namhae and Icheon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Namhae to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Namhae and Icheon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 45m 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 Icheon. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Namhae and Icheon. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namhae to Icheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₩62,900 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Namhae and Icheon

Transport options from Namhae to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 50m
₩86,490($66)
every 30 mins398km (248 miles)
Fly to Seoul Gimpo (GMP), Bus2h 55m
₩93,040($71)
every 30 mins388km (241 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
₩77,315($59)
every 4 hours508km (315 miles)
Train
3h 60m
₩62,900($48)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
₩35,380($27)
every 30 mins374km (232 miles)
Bus to Wonju5h 25m
₩38,005($29)
once daily392km (243 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand285km (177 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon