Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cheongju travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheongju

With a population of 634,596, Cheongju is the largest city in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Cheongju

Cheongju in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5703
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheongju in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5703
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cheongju in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 275 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Cheongju, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.

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How to Get to Cheongju

Plane

When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h.

Train

Located 15 km from the city centre, Cheongju Osong is the busiest station in Cheongju. Another popular train station is Cheongju, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 111 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h.

Train

Located 15 km from the city centre, Cheongju Osong is the busiest station in Cheongju. Another popular train station is Cheongju, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 111 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of Hi Rent and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Cheongju

CJJCheongju
KUVGunsan

Airlines serving Cheongju

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
T'way Air
Good (13 reviews)
HK Express
Good (41 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (32 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (19 reviews)
Peach
Good (81 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheongju

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cheongju Hotel Classic and Cheongju Ochang Empress Residence.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheongju

Hiring a car in Cheongju

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,247 and ₹ 1,662. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cheongju, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,247 and ₹ 1,662. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cheongju, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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