How to travel from Gyeongju to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Cheonan is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Cheonan by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Station.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩103,525($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheonan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Gyeongju Bus Terminal

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Cheonan by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Gyeongju and Cheonan is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Gyeongju and Cheonan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Cheonan is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Cheonan. We recommend that you drive to Cheonan. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Cheonan. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gyeongju and Cheonan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Cheonan. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Cheonan. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Gyeongju and Cheonan. The distance is around 246km (153 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 Gyeongju to Cheonan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

How do I get from Gyeongju to Cheonan

Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Cheonan

Transport options from Gyeongju to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
₩103,525($79)
every 30 mins432km (268 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 25m
₩66,830($51)
hourly516km (320 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩26,210($20)
once daily276km (171 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu4h 15m
₩27,520($21)
hourly290km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩48,485($37)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan