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.
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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Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Cheongju.
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Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.
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Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.
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+ 1 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 45m | ₩22,275($17) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 50m | ₩32,760($25) | hourly | 244km (151 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 50m | ₩209,670($160) | on demand | 174km (108 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | ₩34,070($26) | on demand | 174km (108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cheongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.