How to travel from Gyeongju to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Jindo is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Jindo by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Jindo by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩61,590 ($47).

The distance between Gyeongju and Jindo is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Gyeongju and Jindo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Jindo is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩61,590 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Jindo. We recommend that you drive to Jindo-gun. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

bus Tago, TxBus, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Jindo. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Gyeongju to Jindo. We recommend that you take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Gyeongju and Jindo. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Jindo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

How do I get from Gyeongju to Jindo

Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Jindo

Transport options from Gyeongju to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
₩44,555($34)
every 20 mins400km (248 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu6hrs
₩45,865($35)
hourly397km (247 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩61,590($47)
on demand386km (240 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