How to travel from Wonju to Jinju, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Jinju is around 334km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wonju to Jinju by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Jinju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance334km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Jinju

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Jinju by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩95,660 ($73).

The distance between Wonju and Jinju is around 334km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Wonju and Jinju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Jinju is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩95,660 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Jinju. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Korail run train services between Wonju and Jinju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wonju and Jinju. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Wonju and Jinju with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Wonju and Jinju. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Jinju. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Wonju and Jinju. The distance is around 334km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Jinju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Jinju

Transport options from Wonju to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 40m
₩95,660($73)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩30,140($23)
once daily334km (207 miles)
Bus via Masan4h 50m
₩31,450($24)
every 20 mins356km (221 miles)
Train
4h 30m
₩64,210($49)
every 3 hours550km (342 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩65,520($50)
on demand334km (207 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