What is the cheapest way to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni?

The cheapest way to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni is to drive and ferry which costs ¥17000 - ¥26000 and takes 15h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni?

The fastest way to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni is to drive and ferry which takes 15h 54m and costs ¥17000 - ¥26000.

How far is it from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni?

The distance between Cheongju-si and Iwakuni is 651 km.

How do I travel from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni without a car?

The best way to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni without a car is to bus and ferry and car ferry and train which takes 15h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Iwakuni?

There are 109+ hotels available in Iwakuni.

Cheongju-si to Iwakuni - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cheongju International Airport to Hiroshima Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)CJJ - HIJ
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
6h 3m
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheongju-si to Busan Int'l port
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonoseki
3. Drive from Shimonoseki to Iwakuni
15h 54m
¥17,692–25,644
Fly Cheongju International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)CJJ - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Hiroshima
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
6h 57m
Fly Cheongju International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport, train
1. Fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)CJJ - KKJ
2. Take the train from Kusami to Kokura
3. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Iwakuni
4. Take the train from Seiryu-Shin-Iwakuni to Iwakuni
7h 46m
Train, bus to Incheon International Airport, fly to Hiroshima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Osong Station to Gwangmyeong Station
2. Take the bus from Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4 to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
3. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)ICN - HIJ
4. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
5. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
9h 33m
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Daejeon Station to Dongdaegu Station
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)TAE - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Hiroshima
4. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
8h 42m
Bus, ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cheongju Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsu
3. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakata
4. Take the train from Hakata to Hiroshima
5. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
15h 58m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Namcheongju to Masan Intercity Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Dongrae
3. Take the car ferry from Busan Int'l port to Shimonoseki
4. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Iwakuni
21h 34m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sintanjin Station to Busan Station
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonoseki
3. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Iwakuni
21h 47m

Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥15,770Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.4 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Cheongju-si, South Korea and Iwakuni, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni. However, you can take the line 747 bus to Cheongju Int'l Airport, walk to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) airport, fly to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), walk to Hiroshima Airport, take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi, walk to Hiroshima, then take the train to Iwakuni. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cheongju-si to Iwakuni via Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal and Shimonoseki in around 15h 54m.

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