[edit] Getting There
[edit] By air
There is no airport directly serving Nonsan.
The nearest commercial airport is Cheongju International Airport.
From Cheongju International Airport by car: --> Expressway 1 South -->Daejeon, --> Change to Expressway 251 South West (circumventing Daejeon) --> two alternatives Routes:
- (Shorter distance) Exit Expressway 251 South West onto Highway 1 at Gyeryong, head west and continue on to Nonsan.
- (Longer distance) Exit Expressway 251 South West onto Highway 1 at Yeonmu backtrack North on Highway 1 to Nonsan.
[edit] By rail
Nonsan sits on The Honam Line connecting Seoul with Mokpo in the South West of the country. One must transfer in Daejeon to reach Busan in the South East by way of the Gyeongbu Line. Since 2004 Nonsan has been serviced by the KTX (Korea Train Express). Dramatically cutting the time to travel from Yongsan to Nonsan station.
Nonsan station is downtown. Taxis are available at the station all hours of the day.
(08:25~21:25, approx every 3 hours, travel time: 1 hour 30 min)
- From Seoul: Honam Line: Seoul - Nonsan Station
(06:05~23:50, every 50 minutes, travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Jeolla Line: Seoul - Nonsan Station
(07:35~22:23, every 1 hour 10 minutes, travel time: 2 hours 30 min)
Slower trains are also available.
KORAIL timetable and booking information
[edit] By bus
There are three inter-city bus terminals in Nonsan.
- The Regional terminal(시외버스터미날) primarily serving cities in Chungcheongnam-do is located downtown on Gyebaek 2-ro (계백2로), 200 meters North East of "5 Points" crossroads. (To the left facing the railway underpass.)
- The Express Bus terminal (광주고속터미날) is the same distance heading South West (To the right facing the railway underpass.);
- The third serves Konyang University from just inside the side gate. (This station doesn't operate on weekends.)
Buses depart regularly to major cities. Seoul can be reached in under three hours. The trip to Daejeon takes 45 minutes.
Express bus service to Seoul Gangnam Terminal - Yeonmu - Nonsan
Weekdays: 6:30 A.M. ~ 7:50 P.M., every 40 min, travel time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Weekends: 10:15 P.M. (Night buses are operated and the operation has increased to run every 30 minutes)
Express Bus Web Terminal and timetable information
[edit] By car
Honam Expressway: Seo (West) Daejeon Toll Gate (National Road No. 1) - Nonsan
Highway 4 / 25 connects Nonsan to Daejeon.
Korean Highway Corporation
[edit] Local transit
Because Nonsan grew out of a number of villages that have grown together, there are a number of distinct commercial districts separated by residential areas and farmland.
However, it is easy to walk around or bike through Nonsan, there are generally adequate sidewalks and clearly marked bike lanes throughout the city.
It takes approximately 40 minutes to walk from The 5-Points Crossroads (오구리) in downtown to KYU (Konyang University).
There is no municipal rail service.
There is regular city bus service seven days a week.
[edit] Private transportation
Taxis are available 24 Hours, The city is not very large, and taxi passengers can get most places in Nonsan for under KRW5000 during the day while at night a slightly higher tariff is charged.
Because of it's relatively small size walking and biking are viable transport options in Nonsan. Most sidewalks and bike lanes are surfaced with a pebbly rubberized material and are clearly marked making for secure and comfortable going. Beware of the finely polished curb-stones and some steps that can be dangerously slippery when wet.
