How to travel from Seongnam to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Namwon is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Seongnam to Namwon by train, bus, car, subway 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 Iksan Station and then to Namwon Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Namwon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 ₩35,380 ($27).

The distance between Seongnam and Namwon is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Seongnam and Namwon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Namwon is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩35,380 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Namwon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

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

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seongnam and Namwon. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seongnam and Namwon. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Jeonju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Seongnam and Namwon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Namwon. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Seongnam and Namwon. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Namwon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Namwon

Transport options from Seongnam to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
₩35,380($27)
hourly284km (177 miles)
Train to Namwon Station4h 10m
₩17,035($13)
every 4 hours322km (200 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
₩91,730($70)
hourly454km (282 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 35m
₩68,145($52)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
₩26,210($20)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airlines

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