How to travel from Gunsan to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Jinju is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gunsan to Jinju by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Suncheon Station and then to Jinju Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Masan and then to Jinju.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Jinju by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Gunsan and Jinju is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Gunsan and Jinju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Jinju is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Jinju. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station and Suncheon Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gunsan and Jinju. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Gunsan and Jinju. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Masan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TxBus, Masan Intercity Bus Terminal, Ko Bus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gunsan and Jinju. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gunsan to Jinju. We recommend that you take the bus to Masan and then to Jinju. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jinju is Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Jinju. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Gunsan and Jinju. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Jinju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Jinju

Transport options from Gunsan to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
₩22,275($17)
4 times a day232km (144 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
3h 40m
₩27,520($21)
twice daily302km (188 miles)
Bus via Gwangju4hrs
₩34,070($26)
4 times a day273km (170 miles)
Bus via Jeonju4h 10m
₩11,795($9)
5 times a day191km (118 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩30,140($23)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Jinju

The following major airports near Jinju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Jinju
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Jinju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Jinju