How to travel from Jeju City to Daegu, South Korea
The distance between Jeju City and Daegu is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Jeju City to Daegu by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Daegu → Jeju City if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cheju (CJU) to Daegu (TAE).
- Duration1h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost₩141,525($110)
Jin Air
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the bus to Gwangju and then to Dongdaegu.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩69,455($53)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the train to Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩129,735($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wando then drive to Daegu.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩153,320($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeju City and Daegu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jeju City to Daegu by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₩69,455 ($53) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩141,525 ($110).
The distance between Jeju City and Daegu is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Jeju City and Daegu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Jeju City to Daegu is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩141,525 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Jeju City and Daegu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩69,455 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jeju City and Daegu. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jeju City and Daegu. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Jeju City and Daegu. Flights depart from Cheju (CJU) and arrive at Daegu (TAE). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Jeju City and Daegu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Jin Air, Jeju Air and Asiana Airlines fly between Jeju City and Daegu. Flights depart from Cheju (CJU) and and arrive into Daegu (TAE). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Jeju City to Daegu typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Cheju (CJU) and and arrive into Daegu (TAE).
The closest major airport to Daegu is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Daegu. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Jeju City to Daegu. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 1h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeju City to Daegu is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ₩141,525 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jeju City and Daegu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 1h 25m | ₩141,525($110) | every 10 mins | 340km (211 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 10m | ₩213,600($165) | hourly | 492km (305 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 15m | ₩107,455($82) | hourly | 395km (245 miles) |
| Fly to Ulsan (USN), Train | 2h 45m | ₩142,835($110) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 7hrs | ₩69,455($53) | once daily | 471km (293 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 5h 55m | ₩129,735($100) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
| Ferry to Yeosu, train | 9h 30m | ₩400,995($305) | 6 times a week | 474km (295 miles) |
| Ferry to Busan, Train | 13h 25m | ₩207,050($160) | 3 times a week | 427km (265 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 20m | ₩153,320($115) | every 20 mins | 424km (263 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jeju City and Daegu
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Asiana Airlines
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
MS Ferry
Bus companies
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Airports near Daegu
The following major airports near Daegu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Daegu
Ulsan Airport (USN)
- Distance
- 75km (46 miles) from Daegu
Pohang Airport (KPO)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Daegu