How to travel from Samcheok to Jeju City, South Korea
The distance between Samcheok and Jeju City is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Samcheok to Jeju City by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jeju City → Samcheok if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dongdaegu then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩159,875($120)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Gangneung Station, Seoul Station then Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩163,805($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Jindo then take a ferry to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩125,800($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wando then take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩203,120($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samcheok and Jeju City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Jeju City by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around ₩114,010 ($87) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Samcheok and Jeju City is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Samcheok and Jeju City by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Jeju City is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩114,010 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Jeju City is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ₩114,010 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samcheok and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samcheok and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samcheok to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Jeju City is Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Jeju City. Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Samcheok to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Jeju City is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ₩159,875 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samcheok and Jeju City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 35m | ₩159,875($120) | every 4 hours | 580km (360 miles) |
| Bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal, Fly | 5h 45m | ₩131,045($100) | once daily | 596km (370 miles) |
| Bus to Gangneung, plane | 6h 25m | ₩157,250($120) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 20m | ₩114,010($87) | every 3 hours | 625km (388 miles) |
| Bus to Gangneung, train and plane | 4h 45m | ₩129,735($100) | hourly | 756km (470 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 35m | ₩163,805($125) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 9h 55m | ₩310,575($235) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
| Bus to Dongdaegu, train and ferry | 16h 30m | ₩237,190($180) | 3 times a week | 682km (424 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 55m | ₩125,800($95) | twice daily | 781km (485 miles) |
| Bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal, Ferry | 15h 40m | ₩221,465($170) | 3 times a week | 604km (375 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 15m | ₩203,120($155) | every 20 mins | 656km (408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samcheok and Jeju City
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
MS Ferry
HanilExpress
Bus companies
Samcheok Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Train operators
Sea Train
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Jeju City
The following major airports near Jeju City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Jeju City
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Jeju City
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Jeju City