How to travel from Gangneung to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Cheongju is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gangneung to Cheongju by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CheongjuGangneung if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Cheongju by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Gangneung and Cheongju is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Gangneung and Cheongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Cheongju is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gangneung and Cheongju. We recommend that you drive to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gangneung and Cheongju. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gangneung and Cheongju. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cheongju is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cheongju. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Gangneung and Cheongju. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Cheongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Cheongju

Transport options from Gangneung to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 15m
₩20,965($16)
4 times a day250km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩47,175($36)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Cheongju

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Cheongju
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Cheongju
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Cheongju