How to travel from Cheongju to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Pohang is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

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

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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 Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩115,320($88)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Pohang by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Cheongju and Pohang is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Cheongju and Pohang by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Pohang is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Pohang. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Pohong Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Cheongju and Pohang. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m 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 Pohang. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Pohang is Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Pohang. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Pohang. The distance is around 210km (131 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 Pohang is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Pohang

Transport options from Cheongju to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
3h 5m
₩115,320($88)
every 30 mins469km (291 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩26,210($20)
twice daily222km (138 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu3h 50m
₩24,900($19)
hourly263km (164 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 10m
₩30,140($23)
every 2 hours265km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩40,625($31)
on demand210km (131 miles)

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Airports near Pohang

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

KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Pohang
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Pohang
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Pohang