How to travel from Jinju to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Hwaseong is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩96,970($74)
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Train

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Hwaseong by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ₩65,520 ($50) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩96,970 ($74).

The distance between Jinju and Hwaseong is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Jinju and Hwaseong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Hwaseong is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩96,970 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ₩65,520 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangmyeong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail run train services between Jinju and Hwaseong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jinju and Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Jinju and Hwaseong. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Hwaseong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩98,285 ($75).

How do I get from Jinju to Hwaseong

Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Hwaseong

Transport options from Jinju to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 55m
₩96,970($74)
hourly379km (236 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
₩65,520($50)
every 4 hours496km (308 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
₩102,215($78)
4 times a day454km (282 miles)
Train
3h 25m
₩98,285($75)
every 4 hours455km (283 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩51,105($39)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong