How to travel from Naju to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Naju and Cheongju is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Naju to Cheongju by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CheongjuNaju if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Chongju (CJJ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩127,110($95)
Operated by

Jin Air

+ 3 others
🚀 Fastest
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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
car
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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naju and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Naju to Cheongju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩24,900 ($19).

The distance between Naju and Cheongju is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Naju and Cheongju by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naju to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩24,900 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Naju and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Naju and Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naju and Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naju and Cheongju. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) and arrive at Chongju (CJJ) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Naju to Cheongju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Naju to Cheongju typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) and and arrive into Chongju (CJJ).

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 Naju and Cheongju. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naju to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

How do I get from Naju to Cheongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Naju and Cheongju

Transport options from Naju to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
₩127,110($95)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 5m
₩24,900($19)
every 3 hours217km (135 miles)
Train to Sintanjin Station, Bus3h 50m
₩14,415($11)
4 times a day251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩43,245($33)
on demand222km (138 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