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 ITX-Maun Bujeon / ...
5h 2m₩31,907–58,133Bus
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₩28,460–49,476Drive 272.6 km
- Drive from Daejeon to Samcheokcar 272.6 km
3h 59m₩59,289–85,639Bus via Seoul
- Take the bus from Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
6h₩29,047–50,510
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to bus via Seoul which costs ₩29,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩90,000.
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 5h 2m.
The distance between Daejeon and Samcheok is 374 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩60,000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 5h 2m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩60,000. 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 5h 2m. 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
- letskorail.com
Train from Daejeon Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–33,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–48,000
Train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩11,903–26,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- 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
- ₩23,000–41,476
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩23,000–33,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–7,900
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩5,000–7,500
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–19,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩13,000–19,000
- Economy
- ₩11,000–13,000
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–32,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩23,000–32,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–24,000
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More Questions & Answers
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 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Daejeon to Samcheok.
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