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.
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 Cheonan → Gyeongju if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Station.
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Take the bus to Cheonan.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Cheonan. We recommend that you drive to Cheonan. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | ₩103,525($79) | every 30 mins | 432km (268 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 25m | ₩66,830($51) | hourly | 516km (320 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ₩26,210($20) | once daily | 276km (171 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 4h 15m | ₩27,520($21) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | ₩48,485($37) | on demand | 246km (153 miles) |
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Jin Air
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Cheonan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.