There are 4 ways to get from Busan to Chungju-si by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Busan Station to Daejeon Stationtrain KTX Busan / ...
- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Chungju Stationtrain Mugunghwa Daejeon
4h 11m₩24,189–90,159Bus
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Chungju Bus Terminalbus
4h 25m₩25,500–37,141Drive 275.8 km
- Drive from Busan to Chungju-sicar 275.8 km
3h 13m₩57,721–83,374Bus via Gyeongju
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus Busan
- Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Chungju Bus Terminalbus
6h 30m₩33,700–48,111
Busan to Chungju-si by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Busan to Chungju-si is to bus which costs ₩25,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Busan to Chungju-si is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩85,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Busan to Chungju-si. However, there are services departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Chungju Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Busan station to Chungju-si station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Chungju Station via Daejeon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Busan and Chungju-si is 377 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.
The best way to get from Busan to Chungju-si without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₩24,000 - ₩90,000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Busan to Chungju-si, including transfers.
Busan to Chungju-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Busan to Chungju-si train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
The best way to get from Busan to Chungju-si is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₩24,000 - ₩90,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩25,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Chungju-si, South Korea?
You can take a train from Busan Station to Chungju Station via Daejeon Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Chungju Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–60,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩29,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩41,000–60,000
- Economy Class
- ₩33,371
Train from Daejeon Station to Chungju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–28,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩19,000–28,000
- Economy Class
- ₩15,100
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩35,000–46,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩35,000–46,000
- First Class
- ₩50,000–65,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩16,600–17,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩16,600–17,000
Train from Daejeon Station to Chungju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,900–8,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩7,900–8,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩11,000–13,000
- Economy
- ₩7,500–9,000
- Excellent
- ₩11,000
- Economy
- ₩7,500
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Chungju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1666 5599
- Website
- gyeongjuterminal.co.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Chungju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000–36,000
- Schedules at
- gyeongjuterminal.co.kr
- Book at
- bustago.or.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Busan to Chungju-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Dongdaegu Terminal station.
Busan to Chungju-si train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Daejeon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Chungju-si is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Busan to Chungju-si.
There are 24+ hotels available in Chungju-si.


















