Day trip from Busan to Cheongju-si
Cheongju-si lies 220 km (137 mi) north-west of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 220 km (137 mi) apart, Cheongju-si is a realistic day trip from Busan: about 3 h 35 min each way by road.
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| Busan | Cheongju-si | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 852,147 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
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Common questions
How far is Cheongju-si from Busan?
220 km (137 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Busan; by road roughly 268 km (167 mi).
How long does it take to get from Busan to Cheongju-si by road?
About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Cheongju-si?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.