How to travel from Jinju to Boryeong, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Boryeong is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jinju to Boryeong by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BoryeongJinju if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Suncheon Station then Iksan Station and then to Daecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Daecheon Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩89,110($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Jeonju

Take the bus to Jeonju then Gunsan and then to Boryeong.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Boryeong.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Boryeong

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Boryeong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Jinju and Boryeong is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Jinju and Boryeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Boryeong is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Boryeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Boryeong. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Boryeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suncheon Station and Iksan Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Jinju and Boryeong. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Jinju and Boryeong. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Boryeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Ko Bus, Easy Ticket, Jeonbuk Express, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jinju and Boryeong. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Boryeong. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Daecheon Station. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Boryeong is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Boryeong. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Jinju and Boryeong. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Boryeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Boryeong

Transport options from Jinju to Boryeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
₩24,900($19)
4 times a day278km (173 miles)
Plane and Train
4hrs
₩89,110($68)
every 3 hours501km (311 miles)
Bus via Jeonju + 1 similar
5h 10m
₩19,655($15)
twice daily245km (152 miles)
Bus5h 55m
₩47,175($36)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩47,175($36)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Boryeong

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Boryeong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Boryeong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Boryeong