How to travel from Mungyeong to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Mungyeong and Jinju is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mungyeong to Jinju 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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💰 Cheapest
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Gimcheon Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Jinju Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
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bus
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plane
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju then Busan Sasang Bus Terminal and then to Jinju.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

bus Tago

🚀 Fastest
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mungyeong and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Mungyeong to Jinju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Mungyeong and Jinju is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Mungyeong and Jinju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mungyeong to Jinju is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Mungyeong and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mungyeong and Jinju. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mungyeong to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimcheon Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Mungyeong and Jinju. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Mungyeong and Jinju. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mungyeong to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju and Busan Sasang Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Mungyeong and Jinju. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mungyeong to Jinju. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Jinju is Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Jinju. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Mungyeong and Jinju. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mungyeong to Jinju is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mungyeong and Jinju

Transport options from Mungyeong to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
₩26,210($20)
5 times a day290km (180 miles)
Bus and Plane
3h 60m
₩98,285($75)
hourly509km (317 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
₩38,005($29)
twice daily337km (210 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩41,935($32)
on demand212km (132 miles)

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Airports near Jinju

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

HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Jinju
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Jinju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Jinju