How to travel from Sejong to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Sejong and Cheongju is around 18km (11 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 20min.

5 routes found

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

Take the bus to Sangdang Park.

  • Duration39min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩2,620($2)
Operated by

Cheongju City Bus

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train
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration46min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩1,310($1)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration20min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration20min
  • Distance22km (14 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sejong and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Sejong to Cheongju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩1,310 ($1) and will take around 46min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 20min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Sejong and Cheongju is around 18km (11 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)

It takes around 39min to get from Sejong and Cheongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sejong to Cheongju is to take a taxi which takes around 20min and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Sejong and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩1,310 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sejong and Cheongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheongju-si. instead which will take 20min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sejong and Cheongju. It typically takes around 39min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sejong and Cheongju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 39min.

Cheongju City Bus run regular bus services between Sejong and Cheongju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 39min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sejong to Cheongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 39min.

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 Sejong and Cheongju. The distance is around 22km (14 miles) by road and it will take around 20min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sejong to Cheongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 39min and will usually cost around ₩2,620 ($2).

How do I get from Sejong to Cheongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Sejong and Cheongju

Transport options from Sejong to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
39min
₩2,620($2)
every 15 mins18km (11 miles)
Bus via Cheongju Express Bus Terminal39min
₩2,620($2)
every 30 mins22km (14 miles)
Train and Bus
46min
₩1,310($1)
every 4 hours29km (18 miles)
Taxi
20min
₩30,140($23)
on demand22km (14 miles)
Drive
20min
₩5,240($4)
on demand22km (14 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