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

The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Busan is to bus which costs ₩26,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Busan is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩65,000.

Is there a direct bus between Daejeon and Busan?

No, there is no direct bus from Daejeon to Busan. However, there are services departing from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Central Bus Terminal via Masan Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Daejeon and Busan?

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

How far is it from Daejeon to Busan?

The distance between Daejeon and Busan is 264 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Daejeon to Busan without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩65,000.

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

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

Where do I catch the Daejeon to Busan bus from?

Daejeon to Busan bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Daejeon to Busan train from?

Daejeon to Busan train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Daejeon Station.

Train or bus from Daejeon to Busan?

The best way to get from Daejeon to Busan is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩26,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Daejeon to Busan bus arrive?

Daejeon to Busan bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Masan Intercity Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Daejeon to Busan train arrive?

Daejeon to Busan train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Busan Station.

Can I drive from Daejeon to Busan?

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

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Busan.

Daejeon to Busan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Daejeon to Busan by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Daejeon Station to Busan Stationtrain SRT Suseo
1h 46m
₩16,000–65,000
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Daejeon Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
2h 42m
₩15,870–51,757
Drive 249.7 km
1. Drive from Daejeon to Busancar 249.7 km
3h 6m
₩53,211–76,860
Bus
1. Take the bus from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
4h 20m
₩26,898–37,527

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Daejeon to Busan.

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Daejeon Station to Busan Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩35,000–46,000 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal via Masan Intercity Bus Terminal in around 4h 20m.

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