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.
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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Take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.
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Take the train to Seoul Station then Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station.
Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 4hrs | ₩154,630($120) | twice daily | 704km (438 miles) |
Train to Seoul Station, plane and ferry | 5h 30m | ₩170,355($130) | twice daily | 836km (519 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | ₩99,595($76) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
Train to Seoul Station, plane and bus | 6h 50m | ₩149,390($115) | hourly | 783km (486 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | ₩86,490($66) | every 3 hours | 651km (405 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | ₩60,280($46) | once daily | 562km (349 miles) |
Bus via Daejeon | 7h 40m | ₩57,660($44) | every 4 hours | 570km (354 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | ₩104,835($80) | on demand | 538km (334 miles) |
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Seaworld Express Ferry
bus Tago
TxBus
Ko Bus
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Jindo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.