The distance between Jinju and Gangneung is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Jinju to Gangneung by bus, train, 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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Fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station.
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Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.
Take the bus to Wonju and then to Gangneung.
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There are several options for getting from Jinju to Gangneung by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩108,765 ($83).
The distance between Jinju and Gangneung is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Jinju and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jinju to Gangneung is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩108,765 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Gangneung. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Korail run train services between Jinju and Gangneung. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jinju and Gangneung. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wonju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jinju and Gangneung. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jinju and Gangneung. The distance is around 440km (273 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 Jinju to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | ₩108,765($83) | hourly | 554km (345 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ₩125,800($95) | 4 times a day | 630km (391 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | ₩85,180($65) | every 4 hours | 672km (417 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | ₩77,315($59) | every 4 hours | 666km (414 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | ₩41,935($32) | once daily | 451km (280 miles) |
Bus via Busan Bus Terminal | 6h 50m | ₩48,485($37) | hourly | 445km (277 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | ₩85,180($65) | on demand | 440km (273 miles) |
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Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Ko Bus
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The following major airports near Gangneung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.