How to travel from Namhae to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Namhae and Jecheon is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Namhae to Jecheon 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 JecheonNamhae if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩99,595($76)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namhae and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Namhae to Jecheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩99,595 ($76).

The distance between Namhae and Jecheon is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Namhae and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Namhae to Jecheon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩99,595 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Namhae and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Namhae and Jecheon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Namhae to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jinju Station, Dongdaegu Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Namhae and Jecheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Jecheon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Namhae to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Namhae and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jecheon. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namhae to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Namhae and Jecheon

Transport options from Namhae to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩99,595($76)
every 3 hours514km (319 miles)
Fly to Seoul Gimpo (GMP), Train2h 60m
₩106,145($81)
every 3 hours503km (313 miles)
Train
4h 15m
₩51,105($39)
every 3 hours440km (273 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
₩44,555($34)
hourly455km (283 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩58,970($45)
on demand304km (189 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon