The distance between Seoul and Jeju City is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Seoul to Jeju City by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU).
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Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
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Take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
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Drive to Wando then take a ferry to Jeju.
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There are several options for getting from Seoul to Jeju City by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩77,315 ($59) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩124,490 ($95).
The distance between Seoul and Jeju City is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (289 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Seoul and Jeju City by plane.
The quickest way to get from Seoul to Jeju City is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩124,490 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Jeju City is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩77,315 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Seoul and Jeju City. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seoul and Jeju City. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Seoul and Jeju City. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and arrive at Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Seoul and Jeju City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Jin Air, Air Seoul, Jeju Air, Air Busan, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines fly between Seoul and Jeju City. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Cheju (CJU). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Seoul to Jeju City typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Cheju (CJU).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Seoul to Jeju City. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 1h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Jeju City is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩124,490 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 35m | ₩124,490($95) | every 15 mins | 476km (296 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 45m | ₩127,110($95) | every 2 hours | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus to Gwangju, ferry + 1 similar | 7h 45m | ₩77,315($59) | once daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 50m | ₩78,625($60) | once daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ₩124,490($95) | once daily | 569km (353 miles) |
Train to Mokpo Station, Ferry | 6h 35m | ₩347,265($265) | once daily | 549km (341 miles) |
Train to Yeosu Expo Station, Ferry | 8h 50m | ₩429,825($330) | 6 times a week | 609km (379 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | ₩170,355($130) | every 20 mins | 529km (329 miles) |
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Air Busan
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The following major airports near Jeju City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.