How to travel from Daegu to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Jinju is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daegu to Jinju by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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train
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Train

Take the train to Jinju Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Ko Bus

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jinju.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Hanmaeum Call Taxi

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Jinju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Daegu and Jinju is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Daegu and Jinju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Jinju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Jinju. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Jinju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Jinju. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daegu and Jinju with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 10m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daegu and Jinju. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Jinju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Jinju is Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Jinju. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Daegu and Jinju. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Jinju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Jinju

Transport options from Daegu to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours161km (100 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
₩14,415($11)
4 times a day122km (76 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩170,355($130)
on demand126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩20,965($16)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Jinju

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

HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Jinju
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Jinju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Jinju