Return to Cheongju Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju Airport is the closest airport to Daejeon, about 51 km away from IBS. You can reach it by the airport bus from Yuseong, by a local train from Daejeon Station, or directly by taxi.

Method 1 Airport bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal

Step 1 @ IBS — Get to Yuseong Complex Terminal

The Yuseong Complex Terminal (유성복합터미널) is about 5 km from IBS.

🚕 Show this to the taxi driver — Yuseong Complex Terminal
유성복합터미널로 가 주세요.
Approx. fare: KRW 7,000–9,000 Approx. time: 15 min

Step 2 @ Yuseong Complex Terminal — Bus to the Cheongju Airport

Take the bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Cheongju Airport (청주공항). The price is 6,500 KRW and the ride takes about 50 minutes. The first bus departs at 05:10 and the last bus departs at 20:35.

Current schedule (as of June 2026)

05:10, 07:00, 07:50, 09:00, 10:20, 10:25, 10:55, 12:45, 14:00, 15:10, 16:15, 17:00, 18:00, 18:30, 20:35

Times can change, so confirm at the Yuseong ticket office or kiosk on the day you depart.

Method 2 Local train from Daejeon Station

There is a train stop at the Cheongju Airport. You can take a local train from Daejeon Station to Cheongju Airport. It takes about 1 hour. The airport train stop is a short walking distance to the airport terminal.

Step 1 @ IBS — Get to Daejeon Station

🚕 Show this to the taxi driver — Daejeon Station
대전역으로 가 주세요.
Approx. fare: KRW 12,000–15,000 Approx. time: 25 min

Step 2 @ Daejeon Station — Train to the Cheongju Airport

Direct train timetable (Daejeon → Cheongju Airport)

  • Mugunghwa trains — fare KRW 3,900 (standard seat).
  • ITX trains - fare KRW 5,900.
  • Source: Korail mobile booking screen, March 2026.
Train Departure (Daejeon) Arrival (Cheongju Airport) Travel time
1701 06:06 07:01 55 min
1703 06:50 07:47 57 min
4301 07:54 08:52 58 min
1705 08:46 09:39 53 min
1701 ITX 10:05 10:55 50 min
1757 12:22 13:19 53 min
1759 14:43 15:34 54 min
1761 17:43 18:37 54 min
1763 18:45 19:40 55 min
4303 20:11 21:10 59 min
1765 21:11 22:05 54 min

Times may change, so confirm on the day of departure through Korail or the station kiosk.

Tickets for trains can be purchased by tellers at ticketing counters, by machine, or online at

As of 2023, it is possible to buy tickets online at above website by using foreign credit cards. For visitors from China, it is also possible to buy the train ticket on WeChat or AliPay.

Method 3 Taxi directly to the airport

Step 1 @ IBS — Taxi to the Cheongju Airport

If you have heavy luggage or an early flight, a taxi straight to the airport is the simplest option. The ride takes about 50 minutes.

🚕 Show this to the taxi driver — Cheongju International Airport
청주국제공항으로 가 주세요.
Approx. fare: KRW 50,000 Approx. time: 50 min

You can also call a taxi with the Kakao T or k.ride apps — see the Local Information page.

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