How to travel from Pohang to Cheongju, South Korea

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.

5 routes found

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 CheongjuPohang if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩115,320($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance210km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Cheongju

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Cheongju

Transport options from Pohang to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
3hrs
₩115,320($88)
every 30 mins467km (290 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
₩24,900($19)
twice daily225km (140 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu3h 50m
₩24,900($19)
hourly267km (166 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
₩30,140($23)
every 4 hours263km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩40,625($31)
on demand210km (130 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