The distance between Cheongju and Taean is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cheongju to Taean by train, bus, car, plane, subway and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.
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Fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Ulsan (USN).
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.
Ko Bus
Take the train to Ulsan Station then take the bus to Onsan-eup Office.
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There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Taean by train, bus, car, plane, subway and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).
The distance between Cheongju and Taean is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cheongju and Taean by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Taean is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheongju and Taean. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cheongju to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Cheongju and Taean. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Taean. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal, Dongdaegu and Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Cheongju and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cheongju and Taean. Flights depart from Chongju (CJJ) and arrive at Ulsan (USN) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Cheongju to Taean. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cheongju to Taean typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Chongju (CJJ) and and arrive into Ulsan (USN).
The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Taean. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Taean is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | ₩51,105($39) | every 3 hours | 320km (199 miles) |
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 50m | ₩128,425($100) | every 15 mins | 752km (467 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | ₩594,940($455) | every 30 mins | 615km (382 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 10m | ₩149,390($115) | every 30 mins | 504km (313 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 3h 60m | ₩210,980($160) | every 30 mins | 546km (339 miles) |
Bus to Osong Station, train and plane | 4h 15m | ₩95,660($73) | every 30 mins | 567km (353 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | ₩49,795($38) | hourly | 312km (194 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ₩44,555($34) | hourly | 300km (187 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 60m | ₩32,760($25) | every 4 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | ₩52,415($40) | on demand | 266km (165 miles) |
Air Busan
Jin Air
Aero K
Asiana Airlines
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ulsan Metropolitan City
Ko Bus
The following major airports near Taean offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.