How to travel from Pohang to Jindo, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Jindo is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pohang to Jindo 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 JindoPohang if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the bus to Jindo.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩221,465($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jindo-gun.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Jindo

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Jindo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩66,830 ($51).

The distance between Pohang and Jindo is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Pohang and Jindo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Jindo is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₩66,830 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pohang and Jindo. We recommend that you drive to Jindo-gun. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pohang and Jindo. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang 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 5h 50m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Pohang and Jindo. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Jindo. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the bus to Jindo. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Pohang and Jindo. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Jindo

Transport options from Pohang to Jindo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 55m
₩221,465($170)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
₩47,175($36)
4 times a day413km (257 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu5h 50m
₩48,485($37)
every 4 hours413km (256 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
₩49,795($38)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
₩66,830($51)
on demand417km (259 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