How to travel from Jindo to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Jindo and Pyeongchang is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jindo to Pyeongchang 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 PyeongchangJindo if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₩192,635($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Jindo to Pyeongchang by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩64,210 ($49) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩192,635 ($145).

The distance between Jindo and Pyeongchang is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Jindo and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindo to Pyeongchang is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩192,635 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩64,210 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jindo and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jindo to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mokpo, Mokpo Station, Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jindo and Pyeongchang. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jindo and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Jeju South Korea then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Wonju (WJU). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Pyeongchang. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ₩98,285 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Jindo to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
₩192,635($145)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train5hrs
₩171,665($130)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus6hrs
₩155,940($120)
twice daily775km (482 miles)
Train
5h 15m
₩98,285($75)
every 3 hours464km (288 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
₩64,210($49)
5 times a day565km (351 miles)
Bus via Gwangju9h 25m
₩74,695($57)
once daily652km (405 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
₩93,040($71)
on demand478km (297 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang