The distance between Cheongju and Pyeongchang is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cheongju to Pyeongchang by train, taxi, bus and car. 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 Wonju and then to Pyeongchang.
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Take the train to Jecheon Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang.
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Take a taxi to Pyeongchang.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Cheongju to Pyeongchang by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).
The distance between Cheongju and Pyeongchang is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Cheongju and Pyeongchang by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Pyeongchang is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Cheongju and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Pyeongchang. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Pyeongchang is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Wonju + 1 similar | 3h 25m | ₩22,275($17) | 4 times a day | 200km (124 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | ₩28,830($22) | 5 times a day | 284km (177 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ₩51,105($39) | every 3 hours | 148km (92 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 30m | ₩35,380($27) | 5 times a day | 288km (179 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 5m | ₩196,565($150) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | ₩31,450($24) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
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Cheongju Bus Terminal
The following major airports near Pyeongchang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.