How to travel from Jinju to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Chuncheon is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩107,455($82)
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Train

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩66,830($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Chuncheon Express bus Terminal.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance400km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Chuncheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩107,455 ($82).

The distance between Jinju and Chuncheon is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Jinju and Chuncheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Chuncheon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩107,455 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

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

Korail run train services between Jinju and Chuncheon. Trains depart every 4 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 Jinju and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Chuncheon. 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 5hrs.

Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Jinju and Chuncheon. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs 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 Chuncheon. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Namchuncheon Station. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Chuncheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon. 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 Jinju and Chuncheon. The distance is around 400km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Chuncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).

How do I get from Jinju to Chuncheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Chuncheon

Transport options from Jinju to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 5m
₩107,455($82)
hourly426km (265 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
₩112,695($86)
4 times a day502km (312 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
₩76,005($58)
every 4 hours544km (338 miles)
Train
4h 30m
₩66,830($51)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩41,935($32)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩64,210($49)
on demand400km (248 miles)

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Airports near Chuncheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Chuncheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Chuncheon