Jeju Island Transportation Guide: Travel with Ease, All in One!

Confused right after landing? How to choose the best transportation in Jeju Island for savings and convenience! Just returned from Jeju Island! Stayed up late compiling this ultra-comprehensive local transport guide 🚨 After reading this, even directionally challenged folks can become pros—just go for it! 💃 🚨 Airport → City: How to Choose? ✔️ Airport Luxury Buses - Routes 600 & 601 ⏰ Operating Hours: Route 600 (6:30 AM–10:20 PM); Route 601 (6:00 AM–9:02 PM) 💰 Fare: Zone-based pricing ✨ Features: Heads to Seogwipo direction, directly serving Jungmun Tourist Complex and popular hotels in Seogwipo. Boarding Point: Airport Exit 5 ⚠️ Note: T-money cards accepted. Multilingual announcements onboard. Inform the driver of your stop—fares vary by drop-off point. ✔️ Taxi/Ride-hailing ✨ Features: On-demand, comfortable, ideal for families or late-night arrivals. ⚠️ Note: Airport taxi queues are separated! Choose between standard (max 4 people, 2 luggage) or large taxis (more passengers/luggage). Taxis in Korea are pricey, with a 20% surcharge from midnight to 4:00 AM. 🚎 Getting Around Jeju City? 🔥 Public Buses ✅ Highlights: Covers all island attractions, budget-friendly, great for backpackers. 🚌 Types: Jeju buses are color-coded: - **Red**: Express (route numbers start with 1), links airport, Jeju City, Seogwipo, and major sights. Pricier. - **Blue**: Mainline (routes start with 2/3/5), operates on major roads in Jeju City/Seogwipo. - **Green**: Feeder (routes start with 4/6/7), serves local/ rural areas. 💰 Fare: Red buses (zone-based); Blue/Green (flat ₩1,200). ⚠️ Note: T-money discounts apply. Free transfers within 40 mins. For group use, inform the driver to adjust fare before tapping. No free transfers for groups. Press the 🛎️ button before your stop! 🔥 Tourist Buses ✅ Highlights: Perfect for hopping between attractions. ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM–7:30 PM (last departure at 5:00 PM). 💰 Fare: Single ride ₩5,000; Day pass ₩12,000 (adult prices). ⚠️ Note: Single-ride tickets don’t allow reboarding; day passes do. Closed Mondays. 🔥 Car Rental ✅ Highlights: Freedom and flexibility, ideal for groups/families. ⚠️ Note: Requires passport, international driver’s license (age 21+, 1+ year driving experience). Confirm docs with rental agencies in advance. 💡 Pro Tips: ✔️ Must-have apps: KakaoMap (real-time bus info), Naver Map (navigation), KakaoT (ride-hailing). ✔️ T-money cards offer discounts. Card fee non-refundable; balance refunds incur charges. ✔️ Tap on/off buses. Forgetting to tap off charges maximum fare for zone-based routes. ✔️ Press 🛎️ to signal your stop! 👉 Bookmark this guide for a smooth Jeju adventure! Search 🔍 [Jeju Island Local Guide] for more insider tips~