How to travel from Sokcho to Namwon, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Namwon is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Sokcho to Namwon by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the bus to Namwon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Namwon Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Namwon Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Namwon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Namwon

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Namwon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Sokcho and Namwon is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Sokcho and Namwon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Namwon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Namwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Namwon. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Namwon. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Namwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Sokcho and Namwon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Namwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Namwon Station. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Sokcho and Namwon. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Namwon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

How do I get from Sokcho to Namwon

Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Namwon

Transport options from Sokcho to Namwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 30m
₩81,245($62)
hourly554km (344 miles)
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane6h 10m
₩87,800($67)
4 times a day746km (463 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
₩116,630($89)
hourly621km (386 miles)
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane and train5h 45m
₩107,455($82)
4 times a day647km (402 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
₩44,555($34)
every 4 hours444km (276 miles)
Bus via Gangneung7h 35m
₩45,865($35)
every 20 mins489km (304 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
₩60,280($46)
every 2 hours486km (302 miles)
Bus to Chuncheon, train4h 55m
₩57,660($44)
every 3 hours518km (322 miles)
Bus to Gangneung, train5hrs
₩66,830($51)
every 2 hours592km (368 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
₩86,490($66)
on demand442km (275 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