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

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Daejeon is to bus which costs $7 - $16 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and Daejeon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Daejeon Goverment Complex. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and Daejeon?

No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Daejeon station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Government Complex Daejeon Station via Daejeon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Seoul to Daejeon?

The distance between Seoul and Daejeon is 94 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to Daejeon without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Seoul to Daejeon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Daejeon bus from?

Seoul to Daejeon bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Daejeon train from?

Seoul to Daejeon train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.

Train or bus from Seoul to Daejeon?

The best way to get from Seoul to Daejeon is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $16 and takes 2h.

Where does the Seoul to Daejeon bus arrive?

Seoul to Daejeon bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Daejeon Goverment Complex station.

Where does the Seoul to Daejeon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seoul to Daejeon?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Daejeon is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Seoul to Daejeon.

Where can I stay near Daejeon?

There are 110+ hotels available in Daejeon.

Seoul to Daejeon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Daejeon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Daejeon StationSRT Suseo / ...
1h 18m
$13–27
Train via Yongsan Station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Seodaejeon StationKTX Seoul / ...
1h 33m
$5–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complex
2h
$7–16
Drive 98.7 mi
1. Drive from Seoul to Daejeon98.7 mi
1h 53m
$24–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seoul to Daejeon98.7 mi
1h 53m
$120–150

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Daejeon Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complex every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h. Ko Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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