How to travel from Jeju City to Hwaseong, South Korea
The distance between Jeju City and Hwaseong is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Jeju City to Hwaseong by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hwaseong → Jeju City if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩124,490($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the train to Gwangmyeong Station.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩163,805($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Sangchuja, bus
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the bus to Gwangju and then to Gwangmyeong.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩81,245($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wando then drive to Hwaseong-si.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩166,425($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeju City and Hwaseong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jeju City to Hwaseong by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₩81,245 ($62) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩124,490 ($95).
The distance between Jeju City and Hwaseong is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Jeju City and Hwaseong by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Jeju City to Hwaseong is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩124,490 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Jeju City and Hwaseong is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩81,245 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jeju City and Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jeju City and Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeju City to Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Hwaseong. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the train to Gwangmyeong Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeju City to Hwaseong is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₩163,805 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jeju City and Hwaseong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | ₩124,490($95) | hourly | 521km (324 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 5h 25m | ₩163,805($125) | once daily | 580km (360 miles) |
| Ferry to Yeosu, Train | 9h 30m | ₩429,825($330) | 6 times a week | 657km (408 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8hrs | ₩95,660($73) | once daily | 624km (388 miles) |
Ferry to Sangchuja, bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | ₩81,245($62) | once daily | 624km (388 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 35m | ₩89,110($68) | once daily | 621km (386 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 15m | ₩166,425($125) | every 20 mins | 499km (310 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jeju City and Hwaseong
Airlines
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Bus companies
bus Tago
Ko Bus
TxBus
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
Train operators
Airports near Hwaseong
The following major airports near Hwaseong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong