How to travel from Seongnam to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Jinju is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Seongnam to Jinju by train, car, subway, plane and bus. 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 Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩89,110($68)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Jinju by train, car, subway, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩52,415 ($40) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩89,110 ($68).

The distance between Seongnam and Jinju is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Seongnam and Jinju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Jinju is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩89,110 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩52,415 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Jinju. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seongnam and Jinju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seongnam and Jinju. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Jinju. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Seongnam and Jinju. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Jinju is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩52,415 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Jinju

Transport options from Seongnam to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 20m
₩89,110($68)
every 30 mins353km (219 miles)
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane3h 15m
₩91,730($70)
4 times a day428km (266 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
₩65,520($50)
5 times a day470km (292 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩52,415($40)
every 2 hours435km (270 miles)
Train via Daejeon Station4h 20m
₩52,415($40)
every 3 hours438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 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