How to travel from Pocheon to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Pocheon and Cheongju is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pocheon 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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Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Cheongju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Uijeongbu Police Station then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pocheon and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Pocheon to Cheongju by bus, subway, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Pocheon and Cheongju is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Pocheon to Cheongju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Pocheon and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pocheon and Cheongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pocheon and Cheongju. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pocheon to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and Cheongju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Seoul Public Transportation, bus Tago, TxBus and Pocheon Bus run regular bus services between Pocheon and Cheongju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pocheon to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Cheongju. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Pocheon and Cheongju. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pocheon to Cheongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩10,485 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pocheon and Cheongju

Transport options from Pocheon to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩10,485($8)
every 30 mins184km (114 miles)
Bus via Uijeongbu Bus Terminal3hrs
₩13,105($10)
every 4 hours174km (108 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 10m
₩20,965($16)
every 30 mins193km (120 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩209,670($160)
on demand167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩32,760($25)
on demand167km (104 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