How to travel from Taebaek to Jeju City, South Korea
The distance between Taebaek and Jeju City is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Taebaek 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 → Taebaek if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Wonju Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩123,180($95)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩117,940($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo then take a ferry to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩123,180($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wando then take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩195,255($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Jeju City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Jeju City by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ₩117,940 ($90) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩123,180 ($95).
The distance between Taebaek and Jeju City is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (295 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Taebaek and Jeju City by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Jeju City is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩123,180 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Jeju City is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩117,940 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taebaek and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Wonju Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taebaek and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Wonju Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 4h 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 Taebaek to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Jeju City is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩155,940 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Jeju City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | ₩123,180($95) | every 4 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train to Jecheon Station, plane | 4hrs | ₩170,355($130) | every 4 hours | 568km (353 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | ₩155,940($120) | 4 times a day | 587km (365 miles) |
| Train to Jecheon Station, plane | 4h 40m | ₩119,250($90) | every 4 hours | 741km (461 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 60m | ₩117,940($90) | once daily | 656km (408 miles) |
| Train to Jecheon Station, ferry | 9h 15m | ₩276,500($210) | once daily | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train to Jecheon Station, ferry | 11h 20m | ₩399,685($305) | 6 times a week | 694km (431 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 35m | ₩123,180($95) | once daily | 662km (411 miles) |
| Bus to Busan Bus Terminal, Ferry | 16h 55m | ₩224,085($170) | 3 times a week | 619km (385 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | ₩195,255($150) | every 20 mins | 613km (381 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taebaek and Jeju City
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
MS Ferry
Bus companies
bus Tago
TxBus
Train operators
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