How to travel from Jindo to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Jindo and Iksan is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jindo to Iksan by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

TxBus

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance207km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Jindo to Iksan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Jindo and Iksan is around 207km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Jindo and Iksan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindo to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindo and Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Mokpo then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindo and Iksan. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Gunsan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Jindo and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Mokpo then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 207km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

How do I get from Jindo to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Iksan

Transport options from Jindo to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
₩35,380($27)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Bus and Train + 3 similar
2hrs
₩40,625($31)
every 3 hours216km (134 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, Train3hrs
₩32,760($25)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, train3h 10m
₩28,830($22)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, Train3h 25m
₩24,900($19)
every 3 hours218km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩34,070($26)
on demand207km (128 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan