How to travel from Jinju to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Hongcheon is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Jinju to Hongcheon by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩78,625($60)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance376km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Hongcheon by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the underground and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩102,215 ($78).

The distance between Jinju and Hongcheon is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Jinju and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Hongcheon is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩102,215 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jinju and Hongcheon. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jinju and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Ko Bus, TxBus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jinju and Hongcheon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 50m 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. 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 Hongcheon. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Hongcheon

Transport options from Jinju to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
₩78,625($60)
every 4 hours550km (342 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 10m
₩102,215($78)
every 30 mins433km (269 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4hrs
₩106,145($81)
4 times a day508km (316 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
₩43,245($33)
5 times a day415km (258 miles)
Bus via Cheongju5h 30m
₩30,140($23)
4 times a day381km (237 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩62,900($48)
every 3 hours525km (326 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, Bus4h 45m
₩68,145($52)
every 4 hours545km (339 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
₩73,385($56)
on demand376km (234 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon