How to travel from Jinju to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Jindo is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jinju to Jindo by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Train

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station and then to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Jindo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Jinju and Jindo is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Jinju and Jindo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Jindo is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Jindo. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangju Songjeong Station, Mokpo Station and Mokpo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jinju and Jindo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Jindo. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Jinju and Jindo. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs 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 Jindo. We recommend that you take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Jindo is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Jindo. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) 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 Jindo. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Jindo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

How do I get from Jinju to Jindo

Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Jindo

Transport options from Jinju to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
₩35,380($27)
4 times a day281km (174 miles)
Train
5hrs
₩39,315($30)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩36,690($28)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Jindo

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Jindo
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Jindo
RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Jindo