How to travel from Gangneung to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Jindo is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gangneung to Jindo by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. 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.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩154,630($120)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance538km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Jindo by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩57,660 ($44) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩154,630 ($120).

The distance between Gangneung and Jindo is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Gangneung and Jindo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Jindo is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩154,630 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩57,660 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gangneung and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gangneung 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 every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gangneung and Jindo. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Gangneung and Jindo. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

bus Tago, TxBus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gangneung and Jindo. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung 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 4hrs.

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 Gangneung and Jindo. The distance is around 538km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Jindo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Jindo

Transport options from Gangneung to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar
4hrs
₩154,630($120)
twice daily704km (438 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane and ferry5h 30m
₩170,355($130)
twice daily836km (519 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 60m
₩99,595($76)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane and bus6h 50m
₩149,390($115)
hourly783km (486 miles)
Train
5h 35m
₩86,490($66)
every 3 hours651km (405 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
₩60,280($46)
once daily562km (349 miles)
Bus via Daejeon7h 40m
₩57,660($44)
every 4 hours570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
₩104,835($80)
on demand538km (334 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