There are 5 ways to get from Daejeon to Ochang by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 48m₩31,468–63,751Bus
- Take the bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
2h 55m₩35,843–49,923Drive 177.6 km
- Drive from Daejeon to Ochangcar 177.6 km
2h 11m₩35,163–50,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Daejeon to Ochangtaxi 177.6 km
2h 11m₩160,000–200,000Bus via Jeonju
- Take the bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Jeonju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
4h 41m₩40,578–56,015
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Ochang is to drive which costs ₩35,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Ochang is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daejeon to Ochang. However, there are services departing from Daejeon Goverment Complex and arriving at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal via Yuseong Complex Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Daejeon station to Ochang station. However, there are services departing from Seodaejeon Station and arriving at Gwangju Songjeong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Daejeon and Ochang is 192 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Ochang without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩65,000.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Daejeon to Ochang, including transfers.
Daejeon to Ochang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Yuseong Complex Terminal station.
Daejeon to Ochang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Seodaejeon Station.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Ochang is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩35,000 - ₩50,000 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Daejeon, South Korea and Ochang, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₩20,000–40,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩12,000–20,000 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩28,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩11,450–11,600
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩11,450–11,600
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩17,000–20,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–14,000
- Excellent Express
- ₩19,600
- Economy Express
- ₩13,400
- Phone
- +82 43 235 8841
- Website
- cjterminal.com
Bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,456–13,516
- Schedules at
- cjterminal.com
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩13,516
- General
- ₩10,456
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop to Jeonju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- 063 270 1700
- Website
- jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Road
- ₩5,500–8,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–8,500
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩6,000–8,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₩160,000–200,000
Hanbit Taxi
- Phone
- +82 42 525 0000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
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Booking & Getting There
Daejeon to Ochang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Daejeon to Ochang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daejeon to Ochang is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Daejeon to Ochang.
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