How to Get to the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

The Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Korea’s biggest and easily most popular cherry blossom festivals. It is held from late March to early April, and thanks to Jinhae’s southern location, it is also one of the first domestic cities to see cherry blossoms bloom each year.

However, as a smaller city in Korea, Jinhae can be a bit tricky to get to from Seoul or Busan. In this blog, we’ll break down the best ways to get to and from the festival, so you can skip the headache & focus on enjoying your spring in Korea!

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1. How to Get to Jinhae from Seoul

1) KTX

The Korea Train Express (KTX) is South Korea’s high-speed rail service that connects major cities & locations across the country. While often the fastest way to travel, second only to air travel, the KTX is not the cheapest option. Although there is no demand or surge pricing, popular times & routes can sell out well in advance.

Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~3hrs

Unfortunately, there is no direct KTX route to Jinhae, as the city does not have an express station. However, you can get fairly close by traveling to Changwon Central Station or Busan, before transferring to a local intercity bus or taking a short taxi ride to reach Jinhae.

2) Express Bus

Express buses, known as “gosok” (고속) in Korean, offer direct routes between major metropolitan areas, traveling on expressways for faster journey times. Express bus routes are generally cheaper than train or air travel for equivalent routes but can take longer depending on traffic conditions.

Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~4.5hrs

Unlike the train, there are a handful of direct buses to Jinhae. Departing from Seoul’s Express Bus Terminal, there are typically 11 bus times throughout the day headed to Jinahe Intercity Bus Terminal.

3) Private Van

For the most comfortable, secure, and flexible way to reach the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, book a private van tour. This option allows you to enjoy the festival at your own pace with convenient pick-up and drop-off times – Making it perfect for families, friend groups, or anyone looking for a smooth, personalized travel experience.

Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~5hrs

Choose your van size, accommodating up to 4 or 7 passengers, and convenient pick up at your accommodation in Seoul.

Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival Private Tour – from Seoul (Mar 27~Apr 6)

4) Tour

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Enjoy the ultimate Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival experience, with a stress-free guided tour. With roundtrip transportation and English or Chinese-speaking tour staff, a tour package takes the headache out of travel while still taking advantage of the benefits of group travel.

Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~4hrs

2. How to Get to Jinhae from Busan

1) Express Bus

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Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~2hrs

There are numerous buses departing from Busan’s Main Express Bus Terminal daily to Jinahe. It’s much faster and somewhat less expensive than leaving from Seoul, however the available tickets sell out very quickly for the cherry blossom season.

2) Private Van

Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~1hr

Choose your pick-up time (between 8am – 10am) and location in Busan before enjoying the festival at your own pace!

Jinhae Cherry Blossom Private Tour – from Busan (Mar 27~Apr 5)

3) Tour

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Relax and enjoy the journey to Jinhae without the hassle of navigating public transport or traffic. Visit iconic locations such as Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station with a knowledgeable English or Chinese-speaking tour staff.

Estimated Travel Time to Jinhae: ~1hr

3. Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival

Festival Period: March 27~April 5, 2026

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Jinhae is home to over 350,000 cherry trees, making it one of the most densely populated cherry blossom areas in the world. The festival’s two most famous spots are Yeojwcheon & Gyeonghwa Station. Yeojwacheon features a romantic bridge and a cherry blossom tunnel, while Gyeonghwa Station is famous for its “Cherry Blossom Road,” where visitors can capture stunning photographs as trains pass by amid blooming trees

Check out Trazy’s ultimate guide to Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival here!

How to Get to the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival 2026