How to travel from Icheon to Jindo, South Korea
The distance between Icheon and Jindo is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Icheon to Jindo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jindo → Icheon if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the bus to Jindo.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩70,765($54)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Jindo.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩40,625($31)
Ko Bus
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Mokpo Station then take the bus to Jindo.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost₩66,830($51)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Jindo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Icheon to Jindo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩141,525 ($110).
The distance between Icheon and Jindo is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Icheon and Jindo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Icheon to Jindo is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₩141,525 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Icheon and Jindo. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Icheon and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Icheon and Jindo. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Jindo. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Icheon and Jindo. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Jindo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | ₩70,765($54) | twice daily | 477km (296 miles) |
| Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane | 5h 15m | ₩120,560($90) | twice daily | 618km (384 miles) |
| Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane | 5h 60m | ₩110,075($84) | twice daily | 668km (415 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 3h 55m | ₩141,525($110) | twice daily | 671km (417 miles) |
| Bus to Yeoju, plane and ferry | 4h 30m | ₩155,940($120) | twice daily | 668km (415 miles) |
| Bus to Cheongju, plane and ferry | 4h 55m | ₩216,220($165) | twice daily | 612km (380 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | ₩40,625($31) | twice daily | 446km (277 miles) |
| Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal | 5h 50m | ₩45,865($35) | every 3 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 10m | ₩66,830($51) | every 3 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
| Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, Bus | 5h 5m | ₩57,660($44) | hourly | 471km (292 miles) |
| Train to Jangseong Station, Bus | 6h 50m | ₩56,350($43) | every 4 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ₩73,385($56) | on demand | 375km (233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Icheon and Jindo
Airlines
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Bus companies
TxBus
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
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