How to travel from Seogwipo to Jeonju, South Korea
The distance between Seogwipo and Jeonju is around 347km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Seogwipo to Jeonju by ferry, 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 Jeonju → Seogwipo if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gunsan (KUV) then take the bus to Jeonju.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩96,970($74)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry to Yeosu, Train
Take a ferry to Yeosu then take the train to Jeonju Station.
- Duration8hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost₩382,645($290)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the train to Iksan Station.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩68,145($52)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seogwipo and Jeonju
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seogwipo to Jeonju by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ₩68,145 ($52) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩99,595 ($76).
The distance between Seogwipo and Jeonju is around 347km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Seogwipo and Jeonju by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Seogwipo to Jeonju is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩99,595 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Seogwipo and Jeonju is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩68,145 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Seogwipo and Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seogwipo and Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seogwipo to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeju Bus Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Gunsan (KUV) then take the bus to Jeonju. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Seogwipo to Jeonju. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seogwipo to Jeonju is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₩68,145 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seogwipo and Jeonju
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 15m | ₩96,970($74) | every 4 hours | 373km (232 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | ₩110,075($84) | every 3 hours | 583km (363 miles) |
| Bus to Jeju Bus Terminal, plane and train | 2h 55m | ₩99,595($76) | hourly | 347km (215 miles) |
| Bus to Jeju Bus Terminal, plane and train | 3h 20m | ₩93,040($71) | every 3 hours | 547km (340 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 25m | ₩127,110($95) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
| Bus to Jeju Bus Terminal, plane and train | 4hrs | ₩137,595($105) | every 3 hours | 653km (406 miles) |
| Bus to Jeju Bus Terminal, plane and train | 4h 55m | ₩125,800($95) | hourly | 783km (487 miles) |
Ferry to Yeosu, Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | ₩382,645($290) | 6 times a week | 409km (254 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 9h 25m | ₩382,645($290) | 6 times a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 5h 10m | ₩68,145($52) | once daily | 421km (262 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 6h 5m | ₩77,315($59) | twice daily | 394km (245 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 6h 15m | ₩145,460($110) | every 20 mins | 352km (219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seogwipo and Jeonju
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Asiana Airlines
Aero K
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Bus companies
TxBus
bus Tago
Airports near Jeonju
The following major airports near Jeonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Jeonju