How to travel from Cheongju to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Cheongju and Yeongcheon is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheongju to Yeongcheon 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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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Yeongcheon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Cheongju and Yeongcheon is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (94 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cheongju and Yeongcheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Yeongcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Yeongcheon. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Cheongju and Yeongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 40m 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Osong Station then take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Yeongcheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheongju and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Cheongju to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
₩20,965($16)
hourly214km (133 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2hrs
₩22,275($17)
hourly215km (134 miles)
Bus to Sintanjin Station, Train3h 35m
₩10,485($8)
every 4 hours214km (133 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand171km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩34,070($26)
on demand171km (106 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon