How to travel from Boseong to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Boseong and Cheongju is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out CheongjuBoseong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Chongju (CJJ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩129,735($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Suncheon and then to Namcheongju.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boseong and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Boseong to Cheongju by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Boseong and Cheongju is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Boseong and Cheongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boseong to Cheongju is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Boseong and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boseong and Cheongju. We recommend that you drive to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boseong and Cheongju. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boseong to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Suncheon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

bus Tago, TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Boseong and Cheongju. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boseong to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Chongju (CJJ). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Boseong and Cheongju. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boseong to Cheongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Boseong to Cheongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Boseong and Cheongju

Transport options from Boseong to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
₩129,735($100)
4 times a day635km (394 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
₩28,830($22)
once daily283km (176 miles)
Bus via Gwangju5h 15m
₩31,450($24)
hourly277km (172 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩56,350($43)
on demand286km (178 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