How to travel from Donghae to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Jinju is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Donghae to Jinju by train, bus, car 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩112,695($86)
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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Jinju Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Jinju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩112,695 ($86).

The distance between Donghae and Jinju is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Donghae and Jinju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Jinju is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩112,695 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Jinju. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Donghae and Jinju. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Jinju. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Donghae and Jinju. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 50m 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 Jinju. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Donghae and Jinju. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Jinju is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ₩81,245 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Jinju

Transport options from Donghae to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
₩112,695($86)
4 times a day585km (364 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane4h 60m
₩128,425($100)
4 times a day660km (410 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
₩89,110($68)
4 times a day703km (437 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
₩81,245($62)
4 times a day697km (433 miles)
Train via Yeongju Station6h 30m
₩34,070($26)
twice daily442km (275 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
₩55,040($42)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
₩72,075($55)
on demand368km (229 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