The distance between Pohang and Cheongju is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Pohang 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 Cheongju → Pohang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.
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Take the bus to Cheongju.
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Take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.
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There are several options for getting from Pohang to Cheongju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).
The distance between Pohang and Cheongju is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Pohang and Cheongju by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pohang to Cheongju is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pohang and Cheongju. We recommend that you drive to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pohang and Cheongju. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Cheongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Pohang and Cheongju. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Cheongju. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Pohang and Cheongju. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 3hrs | ₩115,320($88) | every 30 mins | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ₩24,900($19) | twice daily | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 3h 50m | ₩24,900($19) | hourly | 267km (166 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 15m | ₩30,140($23) | every 4 hours | 263km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ₩40,625($31) | on demand | 210km (130 miles) |
Cheongju City Bus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Jin Air
The following major airports near Cheongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.