There are 4 ways to get from Busan to Daejeon by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 52m
Cheapest option
Train via Sasang Station • 3h 41m
2 alternative options
Bus • 3h 16m
Drive • 2h 47m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Busan to Daejeon is to train via Sasang Station which costs ₩13,000 - ₩17,000 and takes 3h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Busan to Daejeon is to train which costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct bus from Busan to Daejeon. However, there are services departing from Busan Central Bus Termnal and arriving at Daejeon via Dongdaegu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
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 52m.
The distance between Busan and Daejeon is 203 km. The road distance is 254 km.
The best way to get from Busan to Daejeon without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Busan to Daejeon, including transfers.
Busan to Daejeon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Termnal station.
Busan to Daejeon train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
The best way to get from Busan to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩17,000 - ₩26,000 and takes 3h 16m.
- Distance: 203 km
- Duration: 1h 52m
What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Daejeon, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩26,000 - ₩40,000 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busan Central bus terminal to Daejeon via Dongdaegu in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +82 1544 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000 - ₩40,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Standing
- ₩26,000 - ₩37,000
- Economy
- ₩28,000 - ₩40,000
- First Class
- ₩42,000 - ₩60,000
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- Website
- srail.co.kr
Train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩33,000 - ₩65,000
- Website
- http://www.srail.co.kr/
- Book at
- https://etk.srail.co.kr/hpg/hra/fr/01/selectScheduleList.do?pageId=TE0101000000
- Standard Class
- ₩33,000 - ₩43,000
- First Class
- ₩48,000 - ₩65,000
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000 - ₩18,000
- Website
- http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
- Standing/Non-reserved
- ₩14,100 - ₩14,600
- Economy Class
- ₩16,500 - ₩17,500
Train from Sasang Station to Daejeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000 - ₩17,000
- Website
- http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
- Standing/Non-reserved
- ₩13,700 - ₩14,200
- Economy Class
- ₩16,000 - ₩17,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Busan Central Bus Termnal to Dongdaegu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩7,000 - ₩11,000
- Book at
- https://www.kobus.co.kr/main.do
- Excellent express
- ₩10,400
- Economy Express
- ₩7,200
Bus from Dongdaegu to Daejeon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000 - ₩15,000
- Book at
- https://www.kobus.co.kr/main.do
- Excellent Express
- ₩14,600
- Economy Express
- ₩10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Busan to Daejeon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Daejeon station.
Busan to Daejeon train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Daejeon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Daejeon is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Busan to Daejeon.
There are 22+ hotels available in Daejeon. Prices start at ₩117,500 per night.