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How long does the ferry take from Seoul to Jeju?

By Liam Parker

Operating schedule

Ferry OperatorFerry NameTravel time (approx.)
MS FerryNew Star12 hrs

How long does it take to go from Seoul to Jeju Island?

between 2 to 4 hours
A flight from Seoul usually takes just over an hour, while from the southern coastal city of Busan, it’s less than an hour. Though it depends on which port you board your ferry and which route it takes, it can take between 2 to 4 hours to reach Jeju.

How do I get from Seoul to Jeju by train?

For an amazing trip to Jeju from Seoul, opt for a train that leaves Yongsan Station and arrives Yeosu Expo Station. The railroad connecting two cities is about 381 miles. It takes about 10 hours to get to the selected city. Enjoy a comfortable trip to Jeju for the average price of 77 USD.

How far is Jeju Island from Seoul by car?

Driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Jeju (CJU) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers and travel time by car is about 7 hours 2 minutes.

How do I get from Seoul to Jeju by ferry?

The Mokpo Jeju ferry route connects South Korea with South Korea. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Seaworld Express Ferry. The crossing operates up to 12 times each week with sailing durations from around 4 hours 30 minutes.

How do I get from Seoul to Jeju?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Jeju-do. However, you can take the train to Gimpo Airport, take the walk to Seoul Gimpo airport, fly to Cheju, take the walk to Jeju Airport, take the line 181 bus to Jeju International University, then take the travel to Jeju-do.

How do I get from Seoul to Jeju Island?

How much does it cost to go to Jeju Island from Seoul?

Seoul to Jeju Flight Info

Cheapest return ticket priceUS$37 Seoul(GMP) ⇒ Jeju(CJU)
Cheapest direct flight priceUS$18 Seoul(GMP) ⇒ Jeju(CJU)
Peak season for travelFebruary US$16
Off-season for travelJune US$8

How long does it take from Seoul to Jeju by train?

two hours and 26 minutes
The journey time from Seoul to Jeju by KTX bullet train would be two hours and 26 minutes, more than an hour longer than by air.

What is Songnisan National Park?

Songnisan is one of the least visited national parks in Korea, which means no crowd of tourists but a clean and quiet place.

Is Songnisan a popular tourist destination?

Songnisan used to be a popular destination in 1970’s. Nowadays most tourists go to Jeju Island and Seoraksan national parks and beaches in the east coast. If you want to avoid a crowd of tourists & price hikes and enjoy a peaceful vacation, I highly recommend this place.

How to get from Songnisan to sesimjeong?

The bus brought us to the bus terminal at Songnisan, which was at a small town near to the Beopjusa temple (that was the start of the trek). The walk was easy from the bus terminal to the temple and around 3 km beyond the temple towards the Sesimjeong rest point.

How to get from Cheongju to sesimjeong temple?

The journey was less tgan 2 hours from Cheongju. The bus brought us to the bus terminal at Songnisan, which was at a small town near to the Beopjusa temple (that was the start of the trek). The walk was easy from the bus terminal to the temple and around 3 km beyond the temple towards the Sesimjeong rest point.