How to travel from Busan to Jeju Island, South Korea
The distance between Busan and Jeju Island is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Busan to Jeju Island by subway, plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jeju Island → Busan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩99,595($76)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost₩207,050($160)
MS Ferry
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩144,150($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nokdong then take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩155,940($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Jeju Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Busan to Jeju Island by subway, plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩74,695 ($57) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩99,595 ($76).
The distance between Busan and Jeju Island is around 309km (192 miles).
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Busan and Jeju Island by subway and plane.
The quickest way to get from Busan to Jeju Island is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩99,595 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Jeju Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩74,695 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Busan and Jeju Island. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Busan and Jeju Island. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Busan and Jeju Island. The ferry typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.
MS Ferry run the ferry services between Busan and Jeju Island. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Busan to Jeju Island. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Jeju Island is Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Jeju Island. Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Busan to Jeju Island. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Jeju Island is to take the underground and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩99,595 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Jeju Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 1h 50m | ₩99,595($76) | every 30 mins | 319km (198 miles) |
| Train to Dongdaegu Station, Fly | 1h 50m | ₩152,010($115) | every 20 mins | 468km (291 miles) |
| Train to Ulsan Station, Fly | 2h 30m | ₩138,905($105) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 2h 55m | ₩201,805($155) | every 30 mins | 497km (309 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 11hrs | ₩207,050($160) | 3 times a week | 309km (192 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 25m | ₩74,695($57) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 20m | ₩144,150($110) | once daily | 737km (458 miles) |
| Train to Suncheon Station, Ferry | 8h 50m | ₩411,475($315) | 5 times a week | 451km (280 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 25m | ₩155,940($120) | once daily | 377km (234 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Busan and Jeju Island
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Bus companies
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
MS Ferry
Namhae Gosok Ferry
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Train operators
Busan Transportation Co.
Airports near Jeju Island
The following major airports near Jeju Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Jeju Island
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Jeju Island
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 197km (123 miles) from Jeju Island