How to travel from Cheongju to Seongnam, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Seongnam is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheongju to Seongnam by bus, train, 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Seongnam.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Seongnam-si.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Seongnam-si.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance112km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Seongnam

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Seongnam by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).

The distance between Cheongju and Seongnam is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Cheongju and Seongnam by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Seongnam is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Seongnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Seongnam. We recommend that you take a taxi to Seongnam-si. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Seongnam. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Cheongju and Seongnam. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 45m 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 Seongnam. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Suseo SRT. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Seongnam is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam. 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 Seongnam. The distance is around 112km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Seongnam is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Seongnam

Transport options from Cheongju to Seongnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 45m
₩9,175($7)
hourly119km (74 miles)
Bus to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal2h 20m
₩14,415($11)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 25m
₩18,345($14)
hourly136km (84 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
₩144,150($110)
on demand112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
₩22,275($17)
on demand112km (70 miles)

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Airports near Seongnam

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Seongnam
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Seongnam
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seongnam