How to travel from Asan to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Asan and Cheongju is around 54km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Asan to Cheongju by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheonan and then to Cheongju.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩6,550($5)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩72,075($55)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance54km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asan and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Asan to Cheongju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩3,930 ($3) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩72,075 ($55).

The distance between Asan and Cheongju is around 54km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (29 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Asan and Cheongju by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asan to Cheongju is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx ₩72,075 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Asan and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩3,930 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Asan and Cheongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 49min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asan and Cheongju. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asan to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheonan and Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Asan and Cheongju. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asan to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Cheongju is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cheongju. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asan and Cheongju. The distance is around 54km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asan to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩6,550 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asan and Cheongju

Transport options from Asan to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 10m
₩3,930($3)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Train and Bus
1hr
₩6,550($5)
every 30 mins57km (35 miles)
Taxi
49min
₩72,075($55)
on demand54km (34 miles)
Drive
49min
₩10,485($8)
on demand54km (34 miles)

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Airports near Cheongju

The following major airports near Cheongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Cheongju
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Cheongju
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Cheongju