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

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to KAIST is to bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal which costs ₩11,000 - ₩19,000 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to KAIST is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₩34,000 - ₩50,000.

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and KAIST?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arriving at Daejeon Goverment Complex. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and KAIST?

No, there is no direct train from Seoul to KAIST station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Wolpyeong Station via Daejeon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Seoul to KAIST?

The distance between Seoul and KAIST is 154 km. The road distance is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to KAIST without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Seoul to KAIST, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seoul to KAIST bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Seoul to KAIST train from?

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

Where does the Seoul to KAIST bus arrive?

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

Where does the Seoul to KAIST train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seoul to KAIST?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to KAIST is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Seoul to KAIST.

Where can I stay near KAIST?

There are 113+ hotels available in KAIST.

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

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

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

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Daejeon Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
2. Take the subway from Daejeon Station to Wolpyeong Stationsubway Daejeon 1
1h 50m
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Daejeon Dunsan Express Bus Terminalbus
2h 50m
₩11,000–19,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complexbus
2h 34m
₩16,000–23,000
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Seoul to KAISTcar 157 km
1h 53m
₩33,981–49,083
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seoul to KAISTtaxi 157 km
1h 53m
₩170,000–210,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154.2 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

TxBus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Daejeon Goverment Complex every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩16,000–23,000 and the journey takes 2h.

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