How to travel from Hongcheon to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Cheongju is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Cheongju 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 East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Cheongju.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

TxBus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.

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

Smile Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Cheongju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. 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 Hongcheon and Cheongju is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Hongcheon and Cheongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Cheongju 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 Hongcheon and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Cheongju. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Cheongju. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hongcheon to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Cheongju. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Hongcheon and Cheongju. The distance is around 174km (108 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 Hongcheon to Cheongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

How do I get from Hongcheon to Cheongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Cheongju

Transport options from Hongcheon to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
₩22,275($17)
hourly221km (137 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 50m
₩32,760($25)
hourly244km (151 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand174km (108 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩34,070($26)
on demand174km (108 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