How to travel from Jindo to Hongcheon, South Korea
The distance between Jindo and Hongcheon is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Jindo to Hongcheon 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 Hongcheon → Jindo if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost₩172,975($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Gwangju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩57,660($44)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost₩74,695($57)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Hongcheon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jindo to Hongcheon 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 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩172,975 ($130).
The distance between Jindo and Hongcheon is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Jindo and Hongcheon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jindo to Hongcheon is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₩172,975 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Hongcheon, 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
There is no train service that runs between Jindo and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindo and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Hongcheon. 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 30m.
TxBus, Ko Bus, bus Tago, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jindo and Hongcheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Hongcheon. The distance is around 491km (305 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 Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₩74,695 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Hongcheon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 45m | ₩172,975($130) | twice daily | 638km (396 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | ₩93,040($71) | hourly | 519km (323 miles) |
| Bus to Gwangju, plane | 6h 35m | ₩124,490($95) | hourly | 675km (419 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ₩149,390($115) | twice daily | 713km (443 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | ₩57,660($44) | every 4 hours | 503km (313 miles) |
| Bus via Gwangju | 8h 15m | ₩53,730($41) | 4 times a day | 512km (318 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩74,695($57) | every 3 hours | 511km (317 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5h 35m | ₩66,830($51) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | ₩95,660($73) | on demand | 491km (305 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jindo and Hongcheon
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Bus companies
Ko Bus
bus Tago
Jeonbuk Express
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
Airports near Hongcheon
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon