How to travel from Icheon to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Jinju is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Icheon to Jinju by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩79,935($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Cheongju

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Jinju.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Jinju by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩79,935 ($61).

The distance between Icheon and Jinju is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Icheon and Jinju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Jinju is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩79,935 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Jinju. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station, Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Icheon and Jinju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Icheon and Jinju. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Icheon and Jinju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 45m 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 Jinju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Icheon and Jinju. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Jinju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Jinju

Transport options from Icheon to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2hrs
₩79,935($61)
twice daily390km (242 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane2h 60m
₩56,350($43)
twice daily507km (315 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 55m
₩95,660($73)
twice daily465km (289 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
₩55,040($42)
every 2 hours476km (296 miles)
Train via Daejeon Station4h 45m
₩55,040($42)
every 3 hours469km (291 miles)
Bus via Cheongju + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩20,965($16)
4 times a day291km (181 miles)
Bus4h 45m
₩35,380($27)
every 30 mins374km (233 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩56,350($43)
on demand290km (180 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