How to travel from Ulsan to Jindo, South Korea
The distance between Ulsan and Jindo is around 371km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ulsan to Jindo by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jindo → Ulsan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩176,910($135)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus via Gimhae Int'l Airport
Take the bus to Gimhae Int'l Airport and then to Mokpo.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost₩60,280($46)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jindo.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩48,485($37)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Jindo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Jindo by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩176,910 ($135).
The distance between Ulsan and Jindo is around 371km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Ulsan and Jindo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Jindo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩176,910 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Jindo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ulsan and Jindo. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ulsan and Jindo. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Jindo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu and Gwangju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Ko Bus, TxBus, Taehwa Airport Limousine and bus Tago run regular bus services between Ulsan and Jindo. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulsan to Jindo. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Jindo. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Jindo is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Jindo. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) 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 Ulsan and Jindo. The distance is around 371km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Jindo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Jindo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 3hrs | ₩176,910($135) | twice daily | 501km (311 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | ₩243,740($185) | hourly | 724km (450 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 3h 45m | ₩184,770($140) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 4h 20m | ₩150,700($115) | twice daily | 503km (313 miles) |
| Train to Pohong Station, plane and ferry | 4h 30m | ₩184,770($140) | twice daily | 646km (401 miles) |
Bus via Gimhae Int'l Airport + 1 similar | 6h 30m | ₩60,280($46) | every 3 hours | 415km (258 miles) |
| Bus | 6h 40m | ₩47,175($36) | hourly | 445km (276 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 15m | ₩48,485($37) | hourly | 430km (267 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 3h 55m | ₩72,075($55) | on demand | 371km (230 miles) |
| Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | ₩210,980($160) | once daily | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ulsan and Jindo
Airlines
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Ferry operators
Namhae Gosok Ferry
Seaworld Express Ferry
Bus companies
Ko Bus
TxBus
Taehwa Airport Limousine
bus Tago
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Jindo
The following major airports near Jindo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Jindo
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Jindo
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 128km (79 miles) from Jindo