There are 4 ways to get from Daejeon to Samcheok 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- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Pohong Stationtrain KTX Seoul-Pohang
- Take the train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Stationtrain KTX-Eum Bujeon
4h 29m₩43,078–84,566Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Taebaek Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
5h 51m₩28,950–49,061Drive 270.2 km
- Drive from Daejeon to Samcheokcar 270.2 km
4h 6m₩53,226–76,882Bus via Seoul
- Take the bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Termianlbus
6h₩30,843–57,923
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to bus via Seoul which costs ₩30,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩80,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daejeon to Samcheok. However, there are services departing from Daejeon Terminal Complex and arriving at Samcheok Bus Terminal via Taebaek Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Daejeon station to Samcheok station. However, there are services departing from Tanbang Station and arriving at Samcheok Station via Daejeon Station and Pohong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Daejeon and Samcheok is 378 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩85,000.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Daejeon to Samcheok, including transfers.
Daejeon to Samcheok bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Daejeon Terminal Complex station.
Daejeon to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Daejeon Station.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩85,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩28,000 - ₩50,000 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Daejeon, South Korea and Samcheok, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Tanbang Station to Samcheok Station via Daejeon Station, Daejeon Station, and Pohong Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Samcheok Bus Terminal via Taebaek Bus Terminal in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Daejeon Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–48,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–48,000
Train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–37,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–37,000
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- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Taebaek Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–42,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–7,900
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩5,000–7,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Yuseong Complex Terminal to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–23,900
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩15,000–19,000
- Economy
- ₩10,000–13,000
- Premium
- ₩23,900
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Termianl
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩26,000–30,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–22,000
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Booking & Getting There
Daejeon to Samcheok bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Taebaek Bus Terminal station.
Daejeon to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Pohong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daejeon to Samcheok is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Daejeon to Samcheok.
There are 74+ hotels available in Samcheok.