City in Jeju, South Korea
Getting around Seogwipo
How to get around Seogwipo
Intercity buses link Seogwipo to Jeju City and the airport; local buses are sparse. Taxis and rental cars cover the waterfalls and Olle trailheads.
Ways to get around Seogwipo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus | About 1,500–3,000 KRW | Routes 600 (Airport Limousine) and 182 link to Jeju City |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Taxi tours with drivers for a day are common |
| Rental car | About 40,000–90,000 KRW per day | Needs IDP and home licence |
| Bike rental | About 10,000–25,000 KRW per day | Coastal roads are scenic but hilly |
Ride-hailing apps in Seogwipo
A 5 km ride costs about ₩6,000–10,000 ($4.5–7.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kakao T | Works in town but few cars in rural spots |
- Hail taxis downtown or book a day-tour driver; rural cars are scarce at night.
Arriving in Seogwipo
Jeju International (CJU)
Bus 600 or 182 to Seogwipo about 4,500–6,000 KRW, 50–80 min; taxi about 40,000–55,000 KRW, 45–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Motorbikes require a valid motorcycle licence; tourists often cycle or use taxis instead.
- 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 Seogwipo?
No. Use Kakao T instead.
What's the best way to get around Seogwipo?
Intercity buses link Seogwipo to Jeju City and the airport; local buses are sparse. Taxis and rental cars cover the waterfalls and Olle trailheads.
How do I get from the airport to Seogwipo?
Bus 600 or 182 to Seogwipo about 4,500–6,000 KRW, 50–80 min; taxi about 40,000–55,000 KRW, 45–60 min.
Is Seogwipo walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Korail (KTX)
- SRT
- Express Bus Lines Association (KOBUS)
- Visit Jeju
- Jeju Olle Trail
- Jeju International Airport (Korea Airports Corporation)
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