How to travel from Cheongju to Asan, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Asan is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheongju to Asan by bus, train, subway, 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 Cheongju Bus Terminal then Cheonan and then to Asan.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Onyang Oncheon Station.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩6,550($5)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Asan.

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

Cheongju Simin Call

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Asan.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance57km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Asan

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Asan by bus, train, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩3,930 ($3) and will take around 1h 25m. 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 Cheongju and Asan is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (29 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Cheongju and Asan by bus, train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Asan, 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 Cheongju and Asan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Asan. instead which will take 49min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Asan. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Cheonan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Cheongju City Bus, Cheongju Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Cheongju and Asan. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Asan. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Onyang Oncheon Station. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Asan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Asan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Cheongju and Asan. The distance is around 57km (36 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 Cheongju to Asan is to take the bus, then take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around ₩6,550 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Asan

Transport options from Cheongju to Asan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
₩3,930($3)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
56min
₩6,550($5)
hourly59km (37 miles)
Bus to Osong KTX Station, train1h 10m
₩6,550($5)
hourly56km (35 miles)
Taxi
49min
₩72,075($55)
on demand57km (36 miles)
Drive
49min
₩11,795($9)
on demand57km (36 miles)

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Airports near Asan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Asan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Asan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Asan