What is the cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Seoul?

The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩11,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Daejeon to Seoul?

The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Seoul is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩36,000.

Is there a direct bus between Daejeon and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Daejeon Goverment Complex and arriving at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Daejeon and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seodaejeon Station station and arriving at Yongsan Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Daejeon to Seoul?

The distance between Daejeon and Seoul is 158 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.

How do I travel from Daejeon to Seoul without a car?

The best way to get from Daejeon to Seoul without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩36,000.

How long does it take to get from Daejeon to Seoul?

The train from Seodaejeon Station to Yongsan Station takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Daejeon to Seoul bus from?

Daejeon to Seoul bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Daejeon Goverment Complex station.

Where do I catch the Daejeon to Seoul train from?

Daejeon to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, depart from Seodaejeon Station.

Train or bus from Daejeon to Seoul?

The best way to get from Daejeon to Seoul is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩36,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩11,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Daejeon to Seoul bus arrive?

Daejeon to Seoul bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Daejeon to Seoul train arrive?

Daejeon to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Yongsan Station.

Can I drive from Daejeon to Seoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Daejeon to Seoul is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Daejeon to Seoul.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5242+ hotels available in Seoul.

Daejeon to Seoul - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Daejeon to Seoul by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Seodaejeon Station to Yongsan Stationtrain KTX Mokpo / ...
1h 14m
₩10,000–36,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Daejeon Goverment Complex to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
1h 55m
₩11,000–24,000
Drive 159.1 km
1. Drive from Daejeon to Seoulcar 159.1 km
1h 55m
₩33,166–47,907
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Daejeon to Seoultaxi 159.1 km
1h 55m
₩140,000–180,000
Train via Suseo SRT
1. Take the train from Daejeon Station to Suseo SRTtrain SRT Busan / ...
1h 35m
₩20,000–40,000

Daejeon to Seoul by train

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Distance: 157.8 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Daejeon, South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Seodaejeon Station to Yongsan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩18,000–36,000 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Daejeon Goverment Complex to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₩16,000–24,000 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Ko Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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