How to travel from Seongnam to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Naju is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seongnam to Naju by train, subway, 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 Naju Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Naju Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Naju

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Naju by train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩39,315 ($30).

The distance between Seongnam and Naju is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Seongnam and Naju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Naju is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩39,315 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Naju, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Naju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Naju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station and Suseo SRT. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Seongnam and Naju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Seongnam and Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Seongnam and Naju. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Naju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩39,315 ($30).

How do I get from Seongnam to Naju

Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Naju

Transport options from Seongnam to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2hrs
₩39,315($30)
every 3 hours314km (195 miles)
Train via Iksan Station3h 55m
₩38,005($29)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train via Seonghwan Station4h 55m
₩18,345($14)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
₩64,210($49)
hourly329km (205 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩58,970($45)
on demand303km (188 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