How to travel from Sejong to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Sejong and Jinju is around 215km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sejong 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Jinju Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Jinju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

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

There are several options for getting from Sejong to Jinju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) 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 Sejong and Jinju is around 215km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Sejong and Jinju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sejong to Jinju is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Sejong and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sejong and Jinju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sejong to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail run train services between Sejong and Jinju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Sejong and Jinju. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sejong to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Sejong and Jinju. 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 Sejong to Jinju. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Sejong and Jinju. 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 Sejong to Jinju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sejong and Jinju

Transport options from Sejong to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
₩86,490($66)
hourly455km (282 miles)
Train
2h 55m
₩40,625($31)
every 3 hours321km (200 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
₩17,035($13)
4 times a day219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩41,935($32)
on demand215km (133 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