Transport in Cheongju
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Bus
Fare
Credit card or Mybi card (KRW) | Cash (KRW) | |
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Adult | 1,400 | 1,500 |
Adolescent | 1,100 | 1,200 |
Child | 650 | 750 |
One-time free transfer system between buses
You can transfer for free between all inner city buses as long as you make your transfer within forty minutes after tagging your travel card to the sensor before getting off the first ride.
Express Bus
Cheongju Express Bus Terminal | Tel. 82 43 238 8880 | KOBUS link |
Both express and intercity buses have extensive networks throughout the country, providing scheduled transportation from one city to another.
The express bus connects to Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and other major cities across the country. It runs on expressways and may stop at a rest area but seldom make a stopover in a city other than the set destination. You can purchase tickets on-site or from the homepage or mobile application (Kobus).
Different fares apply for ilban (regular or standard) and udeung (premium) buses. Udeung buses offer additional comfort with wider seats. Overnight buses are also available at a slightly higher rate.
Inter-city Bus
Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal | Tel. 82 43 1688 4321 | BusTago link T-money link |
Intercity buses make stopovers at smaller cities while on the way from one region to another region. An intercity bus that runs directly from one region to its destination without any stopover is referred to as jikhaeng (direct route) or mujeongcha (non-stop). Ticket price for late-night buses usually cost more than daytime buses.
From Cheongju, the inter-city bus connects to Gongju, Buyeo, Suwon, Seongnam and other local cities across the country. It also provides direct transportation to Incheon International Airport.
You can use either one of the sites below to reserve a ticket for the intercity bus.
Taxi
Starting fare is W3,300, and increases by increments of W100 according to time/distance. Late-night surcharge is applied after 12 A.M.
Train
KORAIL (Korea Railroad) | Tel. 82 43 1544 7788 | homepage link |
Osong Train Station | Tel. 82 43 1544 7788 | homepage link |
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Services (KTX, Korea eXpress Train) | ||
Gyeongbu line: Seoul - Gwangmyeonga - Cheonan·Asan - Osong - Daejeon- Gimcheon·Gumi - Dongdaegu - Singyeongju - Ulsan - Busan |
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Honam line: Seoul - Gwangmyeong - Cheonan·Asan - Osong - Gongju - Iksan - Jeongeup - Gwangjusongjeong |
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Cheongju Train Station | Tel. 82 43 238 8800 | homepage link |
Services (Mugunghwa Train)
Chungbuk line:
Jochiwon - Osong - Cheongju - Jeungpyeong - Eumseong - Chungju - Jecheon
Plane
Cheongju International Airport | Tel. 82 43 21 6114 | homepage link |
Osong Train Station | Tel. 82 43 1544 7788 | homepage link |