How to travel from Donghae to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Jindo is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Donghae to Jindo by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩158,565($120)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩90,420($69)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Jindo.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance574km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Jindo by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩60,280 ($46) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩158,565 ($120).

The distance between Donghae and Jindo is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Donghae and Jindo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Jindo is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₩158,565 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩60,280 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Jindo. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station, Osong Station, Mokpo Station and Mokpo. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Donghae and Jindo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Donghae and Jindo. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Donghae and Jindo. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donghae to Jindo. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 4h 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 Donghae and Jindo. The distance is around 574km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Jindo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ₩90,420 ($69).

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Transport options from Donghae to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar
4h 30m
₩158,565($120)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 25m
₩103,525($79)
4 times a day673km (418 miles)
Train to Jecheon Station, plane and ferry7h 5m
₩220,155($170)
twice daily760km (472 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane and bus7h 20m
₩153,320($115)
4 times a day814km (506 miles)
Train
6hrs
₩90,420($69)
4 times a day683km (424 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
₩60,280($46)
twice daily633km (394 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
6h 15m
₩111,385($85)
on demand574km (357 miles)
Car and Ferry11h 25m
₩254,225($195)
once daily773km (480 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