How to travel from Gimhae to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Gimhae and Jindo is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gimhae to Jindo by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JindoGimhae if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩142,835($110)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Jindo by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Gimhae and Jindo is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Gimhae and Jindo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Jindo is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gimhae and Jindo. We recommend that you drive to Jindo-gun. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimhae and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimhae to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwanbeop Renecite Station, Busan Sasang Bus Terminal and Gwangju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Gimhae and Jindo. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimhae to Jindo. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Gimhae and Jindo. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Jindo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Jindo

Transport options from Gimhae to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩142,835($110)
twice daily446km (277 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 10m
₩190,015($145)
twice daily585km (363 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
₩41,935($32)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Bus to Mokpo5h 45m
₩51,105($39)
every 3 hours358km (222 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩60,280($46)
on demand310km (193 miles)
Car and Ferry7h 60m
₩199,185($150)
once daily492km (306 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