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.
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.
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Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Chongju (CJJ).
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Cheongju.
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Osong Station then take the bus to Sangdang Park.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 45m | ₩264,710($200) | every 15 mins | 739km (459 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 2h 55m | ₩134,975($105) | every 30 mins | 490km (304 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 5m | ₩82,555($63) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | ₩27,520($21) | hourly | 300km (186 miles) |
Bus to Cheongju | 5hrs | ₩28,830($22) | once daily | 269km (167 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 30m | ₩32,760($25) | every 2 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 50m | ₩31,450($24) | hourly | 280km (174 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ₩49,795($38) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
Cheongju City Bus
Ulsan Metropolitan City
Ko Bus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Taehwa Airport Limousine
Suseo High Speed Railway
Air Busan
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
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