How to travel from Incheon to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Incheon and Cheongju is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Incheon to Cheongju by bus, subway, 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

TxBus

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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

International Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance146km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Incheon and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Incheon to Cheongju by bus, subway, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Incheon and Cheongju is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Incheon and Cheongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Incheon to Cheongju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Incheon and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Incheon and Cheongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Incheon and Cheongju. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Incheon to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Incheon and Cheongju. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Incheon to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Incheon and Cheongju. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Cheongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

How do I get from Incheon to Cheongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Incheon and Cheongju

Transport options from Incheon to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
₩13,105($10)
hourly149km (93 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 30m
₩17,035($13)
hourly178km (111 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
₩183,460($140)
on demand146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
₩28,830($22)
on demand146km (91 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