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

The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to bus via Seoul which costs ₩29,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₩60,000 - ₩90,000.

Is there a direct bus between Daejeon and Samcheok?

No, there is no direct bus from Daejeon to Samcheok. However, there are services departing from Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Samcheok Bus Termianl via Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Daejeon and Samcheok?

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 41m.

How far is it from Daejeon to Samcheok?

The distance between Daejeon and Samcheok is 378 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩85,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Daejeon to Samcheok, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daejeon to Samcheok bus from?

Daejeon to Samcheok bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Daejeon to Samcheok train from?

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

Train or bus from Daejeon to Samcheok?

The best way to get from Daejeon to Samcheok is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩85,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Seoul, which costs ₩29,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Daejeon to Samcheok bus arrive?

Daejeon to Samcheok bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Daejeon to Samcheok train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Daejeon to Samcheok?

Yes, the driving distance between Daejeon to Samcheok is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Daejeon to Samcheok.

Where can I stay near Samcheok?

There are 76+ hotels available in Samcheok.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Daejeon Station to Pohong Stationtrain KTX Seoul-Pohang
2. Take the train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Stationtrain KTX-Eum Bujeon
4h 41m
₩43,078–84,566
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Daejeon Terminal Complex to Taebaek Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
5h 51m
₩28,949–49,062
Bus via Seoul
1. Take the bus from Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Termianlbus
5h 50m
₩29,044–47,637
Drive 270.2 km
1. Drive from Daejeon to Samcheokcar 270.2 km
4h 6m
₩60,509–87,402

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Daejeon to Samcheok.

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Distance: 378.3 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Termianl via Seoul Express Bus Terminal in around 5h 50m.

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