Chongjin to Kaech’ŏn by bus
Kaech’ŏn lies 401 km (249 mi) south-west of Chongjin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 490 km (304 mi) of road.
| Chongjin | Kaech’ŏn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | North Korea |
| Population | 327,000 | 319,554 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
Where to book buses from Chongjin to Kaech’ŏn
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Kaech’ŏn
Live rooms and prices for Kaech’ŏn are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Kaech’ŏn
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Kaech’ŏn from Chongjin?
401 km (249 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chongjin; by road roughly 490 km (304 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chongjin to Kaech’ŏn by bus?
About 7 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongjin and Kaech’ŏn?
No, both are on Asia/Pyongyang at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.