How to travel from Daegu to Jeju City, South Korea
The distance between Daegu and Jeju City is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Daegu to Jeju City by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jeju City → Daegu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU).
- Duration1hr
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost₩141,525($110)
Jin Air
+ 2 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩69,455($53)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩129,735($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wando then take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩153,320($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Jeju City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daegu to Jeju City by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩69,455 ($53) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩141,525 ($110).
The distance between Daegu and Jeju City is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Daegu and Jeju City by plane.
The quickest way to get from Daegu to Jeju City is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ₩141,525 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Jeju City is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩69,455 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daegu and Jeju City. We recommend that you fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daegu and Jeju City. We recommend that you fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Daegu and Jeju City. Flights depart from Daegu (TAE) and arrive at Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Daegu and Jeju City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Jin Air, Jeju Air and Asiana Airlines fly between Daegu and Jeju City. Flights depart from Daegu (TAE) and and arrive into Cheju (CJU). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Daegu to Jeju City typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Daegu (TAE) and and arrive into Cheju (CJU).
The closest major airport to Jeju City is Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Jeju City. 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 Daegu to Jeju City. We recommend that you fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1hr.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Jeju City is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩141,525 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Jeju City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1hr | ₩141,525($110) | every 15 mins | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 25m | ₩69,455($53) | once daily | 477km (296 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 40m | ₩129,735($100) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
| Train to Osong Station, ferry | 7hrs | ₩352,505($270) | once daily | 590km (366 miles) |
| Train to Gunbuk Station, ferry | 9h 45m | ₩400,995($305) | 6 times a week | 474km (295 miles) |
| Train to Busan Station, Ferry | 12h 55m | ₩207,050($160) | 3 times a week | 427km (265 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 20m | ₩153,320($115) | every 20 mins | 423km (263 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daegu and Jeju City
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Asiana Airlines
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
MS Ferry
Bus companies
Ko Bus
bus Tago
Airports near Jeju City
The following major airports near Jeju City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Jeju City
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Jeju City
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Jeju City