How to travel from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Pyeongtaek and Cheongju is around 69km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju by train, bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration57min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩85,180($65)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance69km (43 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongtaek and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩85,180 ($65).

The distance between Pyeongtaek and Cheongju is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Pyeongtaek and Cheongju by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx ₩85,180 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongtaek and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pyeongtaek and Cheongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 51min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pyeongtaek and Cheongju. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

bus Tago and Cheongju City Bus run regular bus services between Pyeongtaek and Cheongju. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 57min.

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 Pyeongtaek and Cheongju. The distance is around 69km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around ₩10,485 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongtaek and Cheongju

Transport options from Pyeongtaek to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 15m
₩5,240($4)
3 times a week70km (44 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
57min
₩10,485($8)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Train to Jochiwon Station, Bus1h 15m
₩5,240($4)
hourly80km (50 miles)
Taxi
51min
₩85,180($65)
on demand69km (43 miles)
Drive
51min
₩14,415($11)
on demand69km (43 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