How to travel from Cheongju to Jinju, South Korea

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.

3 routes found

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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Jinju.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩107,455($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Jinju

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Jinju. We recommend that you drive to Jinju. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Jinju

Transport options from Cheongju to Jinju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 5m
₩14,415($11)
4 times a day210km (131 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane
3h 5m
₩107,455($82)
every 30 mins478km (297 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩40,625($31)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Jinju

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

HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Jinju
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Jinju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Jinju