There are 6 ways to get from Gwangju to Cheongju-si by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 747 bus
best- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Mokpo
- Take the bus from Osong Station No.5 to Sangdang Parkbus 747
2h 21m₩23,114–43,340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yuseong Complex Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Namcheongjubus
2h 50m₩16,109–27,600Drive 203.7 km
- Drive from Gwangju to Cheongju-sicar 203.7 km
2h 29m₩39,894–57,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwangju to Cheongju-sitaxi 203.7 km
2h 29m₩180,000–220,000Fly
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)plane KWJ - CJJ
4h 41m₩181,400–551,400Bus via Iksan
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Namcheongjubus
4h 49m₩24,029–36,600
Gwangju (KWJ) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Cheongju-si is to bus which costs ₩16,000 - ₩28,000 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Cheongju-si is to train and line 747 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩44,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Cheongju-si. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Namcheongju via Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Gwangju and Cheongju-si is 200 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Cheongju-si without a car is to train and line 747 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩44,000.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Gwangju to Cheongju-si, including transfers.
Gwangju to Cheongju-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Cheongju-si is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩28,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩180,000 - ₩550,000 and takes 4h 41m.
Gwangju to Cheongju-si bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Yuseong Complex Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Cheongju-si is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Gwangju to Cheongju-si.
What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Cheongju-si, South Korea?
You can take a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Namcheongju via Yuseong Complex Terminal and Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, Korean Air, Jin Air, and Asiana Airlines fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) every 4 hours.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Cheongju International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩180,000–600,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Cheongju International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩230,000–600,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gwangju to Cheongju International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩280,000–750,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–42,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
Bus from Osong Station No.5 to Sangdang Park
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩1,759
- Website
- Cheongju Bus Information System
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Yuseong Complex Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩17,000–20,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–14,000
- Excellent Express
- ₩19,600
- Economy Express
- ₩13,400
- Phone
- 063 270 1700
- Website
- jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Namcheongju
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Book at
- bustago.or.kr
- Road
- ₩5,000–7,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Namcheongju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–18,600
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩18,600
- General
- ₩14,300
Bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Namcheongju
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–18,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Namcheongju
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩4,100–6,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩4,100–6,000
Bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Namcheongju
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–17,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩12,000–17,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 57+ hotels available in Cheongju-si.

















