How to travel from Jindo to Gimpo, South Korea
The distance between Jindo and Gimpo is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Jindo to Gimpo 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 Gimpo → Jindo if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩129,735($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩38,005($29)
Ko Bus
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Mokpo then take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Seoul Station.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩65,520($50)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Gimpo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jindo to Gimpo 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 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩129,735 ($100).
The distance between Jindo and Gimpo is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Jindo and Gimpo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jindo to Gimpo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₩129,735 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Gimpo, 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 Gimpo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindo and Gimpo. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and Gimpo Intl. Airport Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jindo and Gimpo. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 30m 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 Gimpo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Gimpo is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Gimpo. 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Jindo and Gimpo. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Gimpo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩65,520 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Gimpo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | ₩129,735($100) | twice daily | 603km (375 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | ₩78,625($60) | hourly | 409km (254 miles) |
| Bus to Gwangju, plane | 4h 55m | ₩110,075($84) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ₩38,005($29) | twice daily | 424km (263 miles) |
| Bus via Gwangju | 7h 15m | ₩44,555($34) | once daily | 459km (285 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 20m | ₩65,520($50) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
| Bus to Gwangju, Train | 5h 10m | ₩52,415($40) | hourly | 452km (281 miles) |
| Bus to Gwangju, Train | 6h 25m | ₩56,350($43) | every 4 hours | 492km (306 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | ₩82,555($63) | on demand | 421km (262 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jindo and Gimpo
Airlines
Jeju Air
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Bus companies
TxBus
Ko Bus
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
Airports near Gimpo
The following major airports near Gimpo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Gimpo
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Gimpo
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Gimpo