The distance between Jinju and Sejong is around 215km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Jinju to Sejong 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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Take the train to Daejeon Station.
Fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jochiwon Station.
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Take the bus to Cheongju.
Cheongju Bus Terminal
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There are several options for getting from Jinju to Sejong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).
The distance between Jinju and Sejong is around 215km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Jinju and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jinju to Sejong is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Sejong. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Korail run train services between Jinju and Sejong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Sejong. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Cheongju Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Jinju and Sejong. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Sejong. We recommend that you fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jochiwon Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Sejong. The distance is around 215km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | ₩40,625($31) | every 4 hours | 321km (200 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 45m | ₩86,490($66) | hourly | 445km (276 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ₩14,415($11) | 4 times a day | 222km (138 miles) |
Bus via Jeonju | 5h 55m | ₩22,275($17) | every 4 hours | 276km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | ₩41,935($32) | on demand | 215km (133 miles) |
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Jeonbuk Express
Jin Air
The following major airports near Sejong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.