How to travel from Cheongju to Pyeongchang, South Korea

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus via Wonju

Take the bus to Wonju and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Jecheon Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Pyeongchang

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Cheongju to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Wonju + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩22,275($17)
4 times a day200km (124 miles)
Bus3h 55m
₩28,830($22)
5 times a day284km (177 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩51,105($39)
every 3 hours148km (92 miles)
Train and Bus3h 30m
₩35,380($27)
5 times a day288km (179 miles)
Taxi
2h 5m
₩196,565($150)
on demand161km (100 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
₩31,450($24)
on demand161km (100 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang