How to travel from Paju to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Paju and Namwon is around 303km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Paju to Namwon by subway, 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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Train

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Namwon Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Digital Media City Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Namwon Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩107,455($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju then Jeonju and then to Namwon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Oksu Station then take the bus to Namwon Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance303km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paju and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Paju to Namwon by subway, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Paju and Namwon is around 303km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Paju and Namwon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paju to Namwon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Paju and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paju and Namwon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paju to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paju Station and Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Paju and Namwon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Paju and Namwon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paju to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munsan, Cheongju and Jeonju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

bus Tago, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Paju and Namwon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paju to Namwon. We recommend that you take the train to Digital Media City Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Namwon is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Namwon. 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 Paju and Namwon. The distance is around 303km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paju to Namwon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paju and Namwon

Transport options from Paju to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
₩43,245($33)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
₩107,455($82)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
₩72,075($55)
hourly395km (246 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
₩43,245($33)
every 20 mins363km (225 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 15m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours317km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩58,970($45)
on demand303km (189 miles)

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Airports near Namwon

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Namwon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Namwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Namwon