How to travel from Cheongju to Changwon, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Changwon is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cheongju to Changwon 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 ChangwonCheongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Gimhae (PUS).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩580,525($445)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Changwon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Changwon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Changwon

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Changwon by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Cheongju and Changwon is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Cheongju and Changwon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Changwon is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Changwon, 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 Cheongju and Changwon. We recommend that you drive to Changwon. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Changwon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Changwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Daejeon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TxBus run regular bus services between Cheongju and Changwon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs 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 Changwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Changwon is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Changwon. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Changwon. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from Cheongju to Changwon

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Changwon

Transport options from Cheongju to Changwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩580,525($445)
every 30 mins575km (357 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
₩81,245($62)
every 30 mins527km (328 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩28,830($22)
4 times a day255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩47,175($36)
on demand244km (152 miles)

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Airports near Changwon

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

PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Changwon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Changwon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Changwon