How to travel from Suwon to Naju, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Naju is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Suwon to Naju by subway, 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
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Train

Take the train to Jije Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Naju.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Naju

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Naju by subway, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Suwon and Naju is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Suwon and Naju by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Naju is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Naju, 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 Suwon and Naju. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Suwon and Naju with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 55m.

Seoul Metro, Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suwon and Naju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 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 Suwon and Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon to Naju. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Naju Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Suwon and Naju. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Naju is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Naju

Transport options from Suwon to Naju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 55m
₩56,350($43)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Train + 2 similar
1h 55m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours285km (177 miles)
Train via Iksan Station3h 10m
₩35,380($27)
hourly317km (197 miles)
Train to Naju Station3h 55m
₩17,035($13)
4 times a day323km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩56,350($43)
on demand291km (181 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