The distance between Gyeongju and Cheongju is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Cheongju by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Gumi and then to Namcheongju.
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Take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.
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There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Cheongju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).
The distance between Gyeongju and Cheongju is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gyeongju and Cheongju by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Cheongju is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Cheongju. We recommend that you drive to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Cheongju. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gumi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal, TxBus, bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Cheongju. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gyeongju and Cheongju. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ₩23,590($18) | every 3 hours | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 3h 40m | ₩23,590($18) | hourly | 252km (157 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 15m | ₩31,450($24) | every 2 hours | 239km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | ₩40,625($31) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cheongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.