Day trip from Cheongju-si to Busan
Busan lies 220 km (137 mi) south-east of Cheongju-si, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 220 km (137 mi) apart, Busan is a realistic day trip from Cheongju-si: about 3 h 35 min each way by road.
| Cheongju-si | Busan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 852,147 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Busan
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Staying in Busan
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Busan (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 726 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (359), and 11 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 191,767 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Busan from Cheongju-si?
220 km (137 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cheongju-si; by road roughly 268 km (167 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cheongju-si to Busan 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 Cheongju-si and Busan?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Busan?
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Busan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.