How to travel from Cheonan to Jindo, South Korea
The distance between Cheonan and Jindo is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cheonan to Jindo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jindo → Cheonan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩124,490($95)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩36,690($28)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Mokpo Station then take the bus to Jindo.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost₩51,105($39)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Jindo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Jindo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).
The distance between Cheonan and Jindo is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Cheonan and Jindo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cheonan and Jindo. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take the bus to Jindo. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheonan and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheonan to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju, Yuseong and Gwangju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Ko Bus, TxBus, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Cheonan and Jindo. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Jindo. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Jindo is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Jindo. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) 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 Cheonan and Jindo. The distance is around 308km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheonan to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Jindo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ₩124,490($95) | twice daily | 572km (355 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 25m | ₩140,215($105) | twice daily | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ₩82,555($63) | hourly | 509km (316 miles) |
| Train to Janghang Station, plane and ferry | 5h 25m | ₩150,700($115) | twice daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | ₩36,690($28) | hourly | 369km (229 miles) |
| Bus via Jeonju | 6h 10m | ₩36,690($28) | every 3 hours | 370km (230 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3hrs | ₩51,105($39) | every 3 hours | 338km (210 miles) |
| Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, Bus | 3h 50m | ₩47,175($36) | every 2 hours | 347km (216 miles) |
| Train to Jangseong Station, Bus | 4h 60m | ₩44,555($34) | every 4 hours | 373km (232 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩60,280($46) | on demand | 308km (192 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cheonan and Jindo
Airlines
Jeju Air
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Bus companies
TxBus
Ko Bus
Jeonbuk Express
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
Airports near Jindo
The following major airports near Jindo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Jindo
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Jindo
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 128km (79 miles) from Jindo