How to travel from Pohang to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Namwon is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pohang to Namwon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal and then to Namwon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Namwon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Pohang and Namwon is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Namwon is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Namwon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Namwon. 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 50m.

Korail run train services between Pohang and Namwon. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Pohang and Namwon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan Sasang Bus Terminal. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TxBus, bus Tago, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Pohang and Namwon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Namwon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Namwon Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Pohang and Namwon. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Namwon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Namwon

Transport options from Pohang to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
₩47,175($36)
every 4 hours414km (257 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
₩32,760($25)
4 times a day320km (199 miles)
Bus via Jeonju4h 60m
₩30,140($23)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩44,555($34)
on demand228km (142 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