How to travel from Jindo to Gapyeong, South Korea

The distance between Jindo and Gapyeong is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jindo to Gapyeong by train, bus, 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 GapyeongJindo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station and then to Gapyeong Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩68,145($52)
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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gapyeong Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩141,525($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Gapyeong.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gapyeong.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance458km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Gapyeong

There are several options for getting from Jindo to Gapyeong by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩53,730 ($41) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩68,145 ($52).

The distance between Jindo and Gapyeong is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Jindo and Gapyeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindo to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₩68,145 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Gapyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩53,730 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jindo and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jindo to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mokpo, Mokpo Station, Gwangmyeong Station and Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Korail run train services between Jindo and Gapyeong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Jindo and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jindo and Gapyeong. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 50m 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 Gapyeong. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gapyeong Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gapyeong is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Gapyeong. The distance is around 458km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₩68,145 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Gapyeong

Transport options from Jindo to Gapyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
₩68,145($52)
every 3 hours496km (308 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 45m
₩141,525($110)
twice daily681km (423 miles)
Ferry to Jeju, South Korea, plane and train4h 45m
₩152,010($115)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
₩85,180($65)
hourly487km (302 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, plane and train6h 15m
₩116,630($89)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
₩53,730($41)
every 4 hours473km (294 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
₩89,110($68)
on demand458km (284 miles)

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Airports near Gapyeong

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Gapyeong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Gapyeong