How to travel from Cheongju to Pocheon, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Pocheon is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheongju to Pocheon by bus, train, subway, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pocheon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Uijeongbu Station then take the bus to Pocheon City Hall.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pocheon-si.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Pocheon-si.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Pocheon

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Pocheon by bus, train, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Cheongju and Pocheon is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Cheongju and Pocheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Pocheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Pocheon, 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 Pocheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pocheon-si. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Pocheon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Pocheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TxBus, Seoul Public Transportation, bus Tago, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Pocheon Bus run regular bus services between Cheongju and Pocheon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 3hrs 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 Pocheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pocheon. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Pocheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Pocheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Pocheon. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Pocheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩10,485 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Pocheon

Transport options from Cheongju to Pocheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
₩10,485($8)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Bus via Uijeongbu3h 10m
₩13,105($10)
every 4 hours175km (109 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 15m
₩20,965($16)
every 30 mins197km (122 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩209,670($160)
on demand168km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩32,760($25)
on demand168km (104 miles)

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Airports near Pocheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Pocheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Pocheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Pocheon