How to travel from Namwon to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Namwon and Hongcheon is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Namwon to Hongcheon by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gwangju then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namwon and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Namwon to Hongcheon by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩66,830 ($51).

The distance between Namwon and Hongcheon is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Namwon and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Namwon to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₩66,830 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Namwon and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Namwon and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Namwon and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.

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

bus Tago, Jeonbuk Express, Easy Ticket, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Namwon and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namwon to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Namwon and Hongcheon. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namwon to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ₩39,315 ($30).

How do I get from Namwon to Hongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Namwon and Hongcheon

Transport options from Namwon to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
₩81,245($62)
hourly464km (288 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane6hrs
₩87,800($67)
4 times a day655km (407 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 60m
₩103,525($79)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 5m
₩39,315($30)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Bus via Jeonju6hrs
₩32,760($25)
4 times a day356km (221 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩66,830($51)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon