There are 6 ways to get from Seoul to Jinju by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 17m
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 30m
4 alternative options
Drive • 3h 23m
Fly to Jinju • 2h 33m
Fly to Gimhae, bus • 4h 26m
Fly to Yosu, train • 4h 30m
Seoul to Jinju by train
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Rules to follow in South Korea
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COVID-19 help in South Korea
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1339
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Jinju is 1339.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Jinju is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Jinju is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1339.
Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Seoul to Jinju is to bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 3h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Seoul to Jinju is to fly which costs ₩70,000 - ₩130,000 and takes 2h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seoul Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Jinju Express Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seoul Station station and arriving at Jinju Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Seoul and Jinju is 284 km. The road distance is 321.5 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Jinju without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ₩45,000 - ₩70,000.
The train from Seoul Station to Jinju Station takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Seoul to Jinju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Jinju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Seoul Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Jinju is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ₩45,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩21,000 - ₩34,000 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs ₩70,000 - ₩130,000 and takes 2h 33m.
- Distance: 284.2 km
- Duration: 3h 17m
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Jinju, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Seoul Station to Jinju Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩45,000 - ₩70,000 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Jinju Express Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩21,000 - ₩32,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m. TxBus also services this route every 30 minutes.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩37,000 - ₩130,000
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Yosu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩44,000 - ₩220,000
- Website
- en.airbusan.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩37,000 - ₩130,000
- Website
- jejuair.net
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩34,000 - ₩120,000
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩44,000 - ₩230,000
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Yosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩41,000 - ₩230,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Jinju
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩60,000 - ₩180,000
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Yosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩41,000 - ₩230,000
- Phone
- (82) 1544-7788 + 7
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Seoul Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩45,000 - ₩70,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com
- Standing
- ₩45,000 - ₩65,000
- Economy
- ₩49,000 - ₩70,000
- First Class
- ₩70,000 - ₩100,000
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- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩3,200 - ₩4,200
- Website
- http://www.letskorail.com
- Standing/Non-reserved
- ₩3,200 - ₩3,400
- Economy Class
- ₩3,700 - ₩4,200
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Jinju Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000 - ₩32,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent Express
- ₩31,800
- Economy Express
- ₩21,400
- Phone
- 1644-3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jinju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩34,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal to Jinju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩10,100
- Schedules at
- bustago.or.kr
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Jinju Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Seoul to Jinju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Jinju Express Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Jinju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Jinju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Jinju is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Seoul to Jinju.
Jin Air offers flights from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Jinju Airport.
There are 12+ hotels available in Jinju. Prices start at ₩117,500 per night.
The best way to get from Seoul to Seoul Gimpo Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs ₩1,900 - ₩2,900.