Island, South Korea
Getting around Jeju
How to get around Jeju
Buses reach most sights but are slow and sparse. Most visitors rent a car; Jeju City has the airport and a big bus terminal, and ferries run to Gapado and Udo.
Ways to get around Jeju
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Intercity buses | 1,500–3,000 KRW | Routes 100 and 200 cross the island; Korean-only signs in places |
| Rental car | About 40,000–90,000 KRW per day | Foreign IDP and home licence needed; see country note |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Taxi tours with drivers are popular for a day |
| Island ferries | About 5,000–15,000 KRW | Udo, Gapado and Marado; weather often cancels |
Ride-hailing apps in Jeju
A 5 km ride costs about ₩6,000–10,000 ($4.5–7.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kakao T | Works in Jeju City; fewer taxis available in rural areas |
- Book taxis early outside Jeju City, or arrange a taxi tour by the day. Rural areas may have no cars at night.
Arriving in Jeju
Jeju International (CJU)
Bus 100 or 200 to Jeju City or Seogwipo, about 1,500–3,000 KRW; taxi to Jeju City about 8,000–12,000 KRW, 20–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented for 30,000–60,000 KRW per day, but a motorcycle licence is required; accidents are common. Cycling the coast is popular.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive for up to a year with a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP plus their home licence.
- Onward travel in South Korea: KTX high-speed trains link Seoul and Busan in about 2.5 hours; SRT trains leave from Gangnam. Express buses are cheap and frequent; fly to Jeju.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Jeju?
No. Use Kakao T instead.
What's the best way to get around Jeju?
Buses reach most sights but are slow and sparse. Most visitors rent a car; Jeju City has the airport and a big bus terminal, and ferries run to Gapado and Udo.
How do I get from the airport to Jeju?
Bus 100 or 200 to Jeju City or Seogwipo, about 1,500–3,000 KRW; taxi to Jeju City about 8,000–12,000 KRW, 20–30 min.
Is Jeju walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Korail (KTX)
- SRT
- Express Bus Lines Association (KOBUS)
- Visit Jeju
- Jeju International Airport (Korea Airports Corporation)
- Jeju Olle Trail
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