How to travel from Cheongju to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Jindo is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cheongju 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 JindoCheongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩121,870($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Mokpo Station then take the bus to Jindo.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Jindo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Cheongju and Jindo is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Cheongju and Jindo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Jindo. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take the bus to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Jindo. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal, Yuseong and Gwangju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Ko Bus, TxBus, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Cheongju and Jindo. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Jindo. We recommend that you fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Cheongju and Jindo. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

How do I get from Cheongju to Jindo

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Jindo

Transport options from Cheongju to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
3h 30m
₩121,870($95)
twice daily521km (324 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
₩32,760($25)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Bus via Jeonju5h 45m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours334km (207 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
3h 20m
₩48,485($37)
every 3 hours326km (202 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, Bus4h 5m
₩44,555($34)
every 2 hours334km (208 miles)
Train to Jeongeup Station, bus4h 25m
₩39,315($30)
every 2 hours328km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Jindo

The following major airports near Jindo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Jindo
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Jindo
RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Jindo