How to travel from Ulsan to Cheongju, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Cheongju is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ulsan 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 CheongjuUlsan if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Chongju (CJJ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩264,710($200)
Operated by

Air Busan

+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Cheongju.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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🚀 Fastest
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train
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train
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cheongju-si.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance252km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Cheongju

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Cheongju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩32,760 ($25).

The distance between Ulsan and Cheongju is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Ulsan and Cheongju by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Cheongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ulsan and Cheongju. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ulsan and Cheongju. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Cheongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu and Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Ulsan and Cheongju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ulsan and Cheongju. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) and arrive at Chongju (CJJ) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Ulsan to Cheongju. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ulsan to Cheongju typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) and and arrive into Chongju (CJJ).

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 Ulsan and Cheongju. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Cheongju is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Cheongju

Transport options from Ulsan to Cheongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
₩264,710($200)
every 15 mins739km (459 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus2h 55m
₩134,975($105)
every 30 mins490km (304 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 5m
₩82,555($63)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩27,520($21)
hourly300km (186 miles)
Bus to Cheongju5hrs
₩28,830($22)
once daily269km (167 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩32,760($25)
every 2 hours291km (181 miles)
Bus and Train2h 50m
₩31,450($24)
hourly280km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩49,795($38)
on demand252km (156 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