How to travel from Gangneung to Jeju City, South Korea
The distance between Gangneung and Jeju City is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gangneung to Jeju City by train, plane, bus, ferry 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 → Gangneung if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩107,455($82)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Seoul Station then Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩145,460($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo then take a ferry to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩124,490($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wando then take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩205,740($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Jeju City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Jeju City by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩94,350 ($72) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩107,455 ($82).
The distance between Gangneung and Jeju City is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Gangneung and Jeju City by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Jeju City is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩107,455 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Jeju City is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩94,350 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gangneung and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gangneung and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Gangneung to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Jeju City is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩107,455 ($82).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Jeju City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 10m | ₩107,455($82) | every 3 hours | 566km (352 miles) |
| Train to Seoul Station, Fly | 3h 35m | ₩123,180($95) | hourly | 697km (433 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 25m | ₩152,010($115) | hourly | 635km (395 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 30m | ₩145,460($110) | once daily | 790km (491 miles) |
| Train to Seoul Station, ferry | 8h 45m | ₩304,020($230) | once daily | 770km (479 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 45m | ₩124,490($95) | once daily | 696km (432 miles) |
| Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, ferry | 10h 40m | ₩94,350($72) | once daily | 746km (464 miles) |
| Bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal, Ferry | 16h 25m | ₩224,085($170) | 3 times a week | 659km (410 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 10m | ₩205,740($155) | every 20 mins | 669km (416 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gangneung and Jeju City
Airlines
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Bus companies
bus Tago
TxBus
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
MS Ferry
HanilExpress
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