How to travel from Jindo to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Jindo and Cheongju is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jindo to Cheongju by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CheongjuJindo if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Chongju (CJJ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩120,560($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Yuseong.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mokpo then take the train to Osong Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Jindo to Cheongju by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩120,560 ($90).

The distance between Jindo and Cheongju is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Jindo and Cheongju by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindo to Cheongju is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩120,560 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindo and Cheongju. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Chongju (CJJ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindo and Cheongju. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju, Yuseong and Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, bus Tago and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Jindo and Cheongju. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jindo to Cheongju. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Chongju (CJJ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cheongju is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cheongju. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Jindo and Cheongju. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Cheongju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Cheongju

Transport options from Jindo to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
3h 30m
₩120,560($90)
twice daily520km (323 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
₩38,005($29)
hourly337km (210 miles)
Bus via Gwangju5h 50m
₩38,005($29)
every 4 hours346km (215 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
₩48,485($37)
every 3 hours324km (201 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, Train4h 25m
₩40,625($31)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, train4h 25m
₩41,935($32)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Cheongju

The following major airports near Cheongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Cheongju
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Cheongju
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Cheongju