How to travel from Pohang to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Naju is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pohang to Naju by train, 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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Fly

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩90,420($69)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Naju Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Naju

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Naju by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩90,420 ($69).

The distance between Pohang and Naju is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Pohang and Naju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Naju is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩90,420 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Naju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Naju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Pohang and Naju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pohang and Naju. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pohang and Naju. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and arrive at Gwangju (KWJ) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Pohang to Naju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pohang to Naju typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and and arrive into Gwangju (KWJ).

The closest major airport to Naju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Naju. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Pohang and Naju. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).

How do I get from Pohang to Naju

Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Naju

Transport options from Pohang to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
₩90,420($69)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Train
2h 55m
₩49,795($38)
every 4 hours443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₩61,590($47)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Naju

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Naju
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Naju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Naju