How to travel from Gumi to Jindo, South Korea
The distance between Gumi and Jindo is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gumi to Jindo by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jindo → Gumi if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩178,220($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Mokpo.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩40,625($31)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Daejeon Station, bus
Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Mokpo Station then take the bus to Jindo.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost₩56,350($43)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Jindo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gumi to Jindo by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩178,220 ($135).
The distance between Gumi and Jindo is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Gumi and Jindo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gumi to Jindo is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₩178,220 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gumi and Jindo. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gumi and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju and Mokpo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gumi and Jindo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Jindo. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Gumi and Jindo. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₩39,315 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Jindo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 40m | ₩178,220($135) | twice daily | 525km (326 miles) |
| Train to Gupo Station, plane and ferry | 5h 20m | ₩152,010($115) | twice daily | 590km (367 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | ₩40,625($31) | every 20 mins | 394km (245 miles) |
Train to Daejeon Station, bus + 3 similar | 4h 35m | ₩56,350($43) | every 3 hours | 450km (280 miles) |
| Train to Daejeon Station, bus | 5h 20m | ₩51,105($39) | every 2 hours | 459km (285 miles) |
| Train to Daegu Station, bus | 5h 25m | ₩44,555($34) | every 4 hours | 375km (233 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 5h 45m | ₩39,315($30) | hourly | 380km (236 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 4hrs | ₩74,695($57) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
| Car and Ferry | 8h 45m | ₩213,600($165) | once daily | 566km (352 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gumi and Jindo
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Bus companies
Ko Bus
TxBus
bus Tago
Jeonbuk Express
Ferry operators
Namhae Gosok Ferry
Seaworld Express Ferry
Airports near Jindo
The following major airports near Jindo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Jindo
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Jindo
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 128km (79 miles) from Jindo