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

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Daejeon is to bus which costs ₩11,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩36,000.

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and Daejeon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Daejeon Goverment Complex. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and Daejeon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yongsan Station station and arriving at Seodaejeon Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Seoul to Daejeon?

The distance between Seoul and Daejeon is 158 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to Daejeon without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩36,000.

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

The train from Yongsan Station to Seodaejeon Station takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Daejeon bus from?

Seoul to Daejeon bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Daejeon train from?

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

Train or bus from Seoul to Daejeon?

The best way to get from Seoul to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩36,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩11,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 2h.

Where does the Seoul to Daejeon bus arrive?

Seoul to Daejeon bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Daejeon Goverment Complex station.

Where does the Seoul to Daejeon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seoul to Daejeon?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Daejeon is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Seoul to Daejeon.

Where can I stay near Daejeon?

There are 131+ hotels available in Daejeon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Seodaejeon Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
1h 7m
₩10,000–36,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complexbus
2h
₩11,000–24,000
Drive 160.8 km
1. Drive from Seoul to Daejeoncar 160.8 km
1h 53m
₩33,520–48,417
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seoul to Daejeontaxi 160.8 km
1h 53m
₩140,000–180,000
Train via Suseo SRT
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Daejeon Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
1h 15m
₩20,000–40,000

Seoul to Daejeon by train

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Distance: 157.8 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Seodaejeon Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩18,000–36,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complex every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩16,000–24,000 and the journey takes 2h. Ko Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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