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

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Daejeon is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Busan to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000.

Is there a direct bus between Busan and Daejeon?

No, there is no direct bus from Busan to Daejeon. However, there are services departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Daejeon Terminal Complex via Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Busan and Daejeon?

No, there is no direct train from Busan station to Daejeon station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Tanbang Station via Daejeon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Busan to Daejeon?

The distance between Busan and Daejeon is 264 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Busan to Daejeon without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Busan to Daejeon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Busan to Daejeon bus from?

Busan to Daejeon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Busan to Daejeon train from?

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

Train or bus from Busan to Daejeon?

The best way to get from Busan to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 4h.

Where does the Busan to Daejeon bus arrive?

Busan to Daejeon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Cheongju Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Busan to Daejeon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Busan to Daejeon?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Daejeon is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Busan to Daejeon.

Where can I stay near Daejeon?

There are 110+ hotels available in Daejeon.

Busan to Daejeon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Busan to Daejeon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Daejeon StationKTX Busan / ...
1h 46m
₩14,000–65,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Cheongju Express Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complex
4h
₩24,536–39,569
Drive 250.3 km
1. Drive from Busan to Daejeon250.3 km
3h 6m
₩54,713–79,030

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Busan to Daejeon.

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩25,000–46,844 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complex via Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal in around 4h.

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