Visiting Jeju Without a Car: Buses, Fares and the 40-Minute Transfer Rule
Jeju’s bus system is usable without a car if you understand the route number bands, the 40-minute transfer window, and the same-route exclusion.
Jeju’s bus system is usable without a car if you understand the route number bands, the 40-minute transfer window, and the same-route exclusion.
Manjanggul reopened in May 2026 after nearly two and a half years closed. Only 1km is open, it’s 14°C inside, and it closes the first Wednesday monthly.
Hallasan’s two summit trails require a free advance reservation that opens at 09:00 on the first business day of each month.
Seongsan Ilchulbong’s opening hours, ticket cut-offs and sunrise times all shift by season, and it closes the first Monday of every month.
Most Jeju itineraries assume a rental car and ignore the island’s monthly closure days.
Jeju is pricier than mainland Korea in the ways that matter — car rental, taxis, ferries.