How to travel from Jindo to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Jindo and Jecheon is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jindo to Jecheon 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.

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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩172,975($130)
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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju then Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Jindo to Jecheon by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩53,730 ($41) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩172,975 ($130).

The distance between Jindo and Jecheon is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Jindo and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindo to Jecheon is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₩172,975 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Jecheon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jindo to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mokpo, Mokpo Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jindo and Jecheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Jecheon. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jindo and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jecheon. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩53,730 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Jecheon

Transport options from Jindo to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 45m
₩172,975($130)
twice daily674km (419 miles)
Ferry to Jeju, South Korea, plane and train4h 10m
₩212,290($160)
twice daily606km (377 miles)
Ferry to Jeju, South Korea, plane and train4h 50m
₩161,185($125)
twice daily783km (487 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
₩90,420($69)
every 3 hours589km (366 miles)
Train
4h 30m
₩53,730($41)
every 3 hours422km (262 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
₩56,350($43)
hourly509km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
₩85,180($65)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon