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.
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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Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).
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Take the bus to Pohang.
Cheongju Bus Terminal
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Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Pohong Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 5m | ₩115,320($88) | every 30 mins | 469km (291 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ₩26,210($20) | twice daily | 222km (138 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 3h 50m | ₩24,900($19) | hourly | 263km (164 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 10m | ₩30,140($23) | every 2 hours | 265km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ₩40,625($31) | on demand | 210km (131 miles) |
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Ko Bus
bus Tago
Jin Air
The following major airports near Pohang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.