How to travel from Cheongju to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Jeonju is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

🚀 Fastest
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Jeonju Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Jeonju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩15,725 ($12).

The distance between Cheongju and Jeonju is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Cheongju and Jeonju by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Jeonju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩15,725 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Cheongju and Jeonju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 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 Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Jeonju is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

How do I get from Cheongju to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Jeonju

Transport options from Cheongju to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
₩10,485($8)
hourly125km (78 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 20m
₩15,725($12)
every 3 hours136km (84 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩144,150($110)
on demand118km (73 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩23,590($18)
on demand118km (73 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju