How to travel from Daejeon to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Jinju is around 171km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daejeon to Jinju by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JinjuDaejeon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Jinju Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩111,385($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Masan and then to Jinju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jinju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance171km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Jinju by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Daejeon and Jinju is around 171km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Daejeon and Jinju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Jinju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Jinju. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Korail run train services between Daejeon and Jinju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Daejeon and Jinju. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Masan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Masan Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Jinju. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Jinju. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Daejeon and Jinju. The distance is around 171km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Jinju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Jinju

Transport options from Daejeon to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
₩34,070($26)
every 4 hours290km (180 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 40m
₩111,385($85)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩24,900($19)
hourly262km (163 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩222,775($170)
on demand171km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩27,520($21)
on demand171km (107 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