How to travel from Jeju Island to Seoul, South Korea
The distance between Jeju Island and Seoul is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Jeju Island to Seoul by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seoul → Jeju Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).
- Duration1h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩124,490($95)
Jin Air
+ 5 othersFerry to Sangchuja, bus
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the bus to Gwangju and then to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩77,315($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the train to Gwangmyeong Station.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩120,560($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nokdong then drive to Seoul.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩182,150($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeju Island and Seoul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jeju Island to Seoul by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₩77,315 ($59) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩124,490 ($95).
The distance between Jeju Island and Seoul is around 475km (295 miles).
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Jeju Island and Seoul by plane.
The quickest way to get from Jeju Island to Seoul is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩124,490 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Jeju Island and Seoul is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩77,315 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jeju Island and Seoul. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jeju Island and Seoul. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Jeju Island and Seoul. Flights depart from Cheju (CJU) and arrive at Seoul Gimpo (GMP). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Jeju Island and Seoul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Jin Air, Air Seoul, Jeju Air, Air Busan, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines fly between Jeju Island and Seoul. Flights depart from Cheju (CJU) and and arrive into Seoul Gimpo (GMP). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Jeju Island to Seoul typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Cheju (CJU) and and arrive into Seoul Gimpo (GMP).
The closest major airport to Seoul is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Seoul. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Island to Seoul. We recommend that you fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 1h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeju Island to Seoul is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ₩124,490 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jeju Island and Seoul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 40m | ₩124,490($95) | every 10 mins | 475km (295 miles) |
Ferry to Sangchuja, bus + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ₩77,315($59) | once daily | 557km (346 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 50m | ₩78,625($60) | once daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 5h 15m | ₩120,560($90) | once daily | 569km (354 miles) |
| Ferry to Yeosu, Train | 8h 30m | ₩429,825($330) | 6 times a week | 609km (379 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 15m | ₩94,350($72) | once daily | 584km (363 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 15m | ₩182,150($140) | twice daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jeju Island and Seoul
Airlines
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
Namhae Gosok Ferry
Bus companies
bus Tago
Easy Ticket
Ko Bus
Airports near Seoul
The following major airports near Seoul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 15km (10 miles) from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Seoul
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Seoul