The distance between Cheongju and Jinju is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cheongju to Jinju by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Jinju.
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).
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There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Jinju by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).
The distance between Cheongju and Jinju is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Cheongju and Jinju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Jinju is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Jinju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Jinju. We recommend that you drive to Jinju. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Jinju. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Jinju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Cheongju and Jinju. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Jinju. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Jinju is Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Jinju. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cheongju and Jinju. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Jinju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 5m | ₩14,415($11) | 4 times a day | 210km (131 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 5m | ₩107,455($82) | every 30 mins | 478km (297 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ₩40,625($31) | on demand | 208km (129 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Jin Air
The following major airports near Jinju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.