How to travel from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩73,385($56)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Mokpo then take a ferry to Hongdo.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩77,315($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal and then to Hongdo.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩357,750($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ₩57,660 ($44) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩73,385 ($56).

The distance between Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₩73,385 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩57,660 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Cheju (CJU) then take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal and then to Hongdo. instead which will take 8h 25m.

The closest major airport to Dadohaehaesang National Park is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₩73,385 ($56).

How do I get from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Dadohaehaesang National Park

Transport options from Cheongju to Dadohaehaesang National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 10m
₩73,385($56)
twice daily391km (243 miles)
Train to Mokpo Station, Ferry7h 15m
₩57,660($44)
twice daily408km (254 miles)
Bus and Ferry
7h 30m
₩77,315($59)
twice daily408km (254 miles)
Plane and Ferry
8h 25m
₩357,750($275)
once daily681km (423 miles)

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Airports near Dadohaehaesang National Park

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park
RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park