How to travel from Jinju to Sejong, South Korea

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out SejongJinju if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jochiwon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance215km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Sejong

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Sejong

Transport options from Jinju to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
₩40,625($31)
every 4 hours321km (200 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 45m
₩86,490($66)
hourly445km (276 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
₩14,415($11)
4 times a day222km (138 miles)
Bus via Jeonju5h 55m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours276km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩41,935($32)
on demand215km (133 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong