Getting To KNUE
Cheongju Bus Jochiwon Terminals Train Station
KNUE
BY TRAIN
Gyeongbu line:
• Busan and Daegu to Jochiwon: Saemaul 1002 (departs Busan at 6:35am, arrives Jochiwon at 10:02am); Mugunghwa 1204 (departs Busan at 5:40am, arrives Dong Daegu at 7:24am, finally arrives Jochiwon at 9:57am); Mugunghwa 1206 (departs Busan at 6:45, arrives Jochiwon at 10:51). • Seoul to Jochiwon: Saemaul 1031 (departs Seoul at 8:25, arrives Jochiwon at 9:49); Mugunghwa 1203 (departs Seoul at 7:20, arrives Jochiwon at 8:54); Mugunghwa 1205 (departs Seoul at 8:45, arrives Jochiwon at 10:24). • There is also the option of taking the KTX to Daejeon and then taking the regular train to Jochiwon.
Honam line:
The best option on this line is getting to Daejeon via KTX and then taking the train to Jochiwon (or bus to Cheongju ). • Daejeon to Cheongju/Jochiwon: Mugunghwa 1705 (departs Daejeon, arrives Cheongju 9:49); Saemaul 1002 (departs Daejeon at 9:39, arrives Jochiwon at 10:02); Mugunghwa 1705 (departs Daejeon at 9:10, arrives Jochiwon at 9:38); Mugunghwa 1204 (departs Daejeon at 9:39, arrives Jochiwon at 9:57) From Jochiwon Train Station, take bus 502 or 511 to Miho (10 mins),then 1~2 km walk to KNUE.
BY BUS
Frequent and regular express buses arrive in Cheongju from all major centers in Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, etc. There are also regular inter-city buses. Click here for the inter-city bus timetable.
BY PLANE
Flights from Jeju-do and other parts will arrive at the Cheongju International Airport, a short distance outside of Cheongju and a quick taxi trip to the bus terminals.
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BY CAR
1.a) From: Cheongju:
Take route 36 West towards Jochiwon follow that road until you pass the Gyeongbu Expressway (Toll road 1). Continue West watch for the signs it is about 2 kilometers past the I.C. You will want to turn left at the sign and enter Miho.
1.b) From Jochiwon:
Take route 36 East towards Cheongju. Once you go over the viaduct make sure you are in the right hand lane. Look for the sign for K.N.U.E. turn right and enter Miho.
1.c) From Seoul or Daejeon:
Take the Gyeongbu Expressway (IC #1) to the Cheongju IC (Jochiwon/Cheongju exit). Go towards Jochiwon Route 36 west. Stay in the left hand lane. Continue West watching for KNUE signs. The turnoff is about 2 kilometers past the I.C. You will want to turn left at the sign and enter Miho.
2. Going Through Miho
When you turn off highway 36, drive through the hamlet of Miho and continue until you see the sign to turn left to K.N.U.E. It will be the first traffic light after turning off route 36 and it will be a T intersection with an apartment complex just ahead on your right. It is just about one kilometer from route 36.
3. Entering Campus
Continue down this road through the back gate of K.N.U.E. The first building on campus on your right is the K.N.U.E. high school and then a large soccer field etc. on your right. The venue is right across the street from the High School and it is a red brick building called the “Centre for In-Service Education” on the signposts. There is ample parking next to the building and in front of the high school.
OTHER OPTIONS
1. Taxis
In Cheongju a taxi can be hailed or a call van arranged (043-232-7575) to take you to the venue. A taxi usually takes 20-30 minutes and costs 7,000 to 10,000 won.
2. City Buses
Frequent and regular city buses pick passengers up from KNUE campus at the rotary (see the campus map). From Jochiwon Train Station, take bus 502 or 511 to Miho (10 mins), then 1~2 km walk to KNUE. 1 Back Gate 2
1. Conference Site
2. Bus stop for city buses to & from Cheongju and Jochiwon
Front Gate