The distance between Daegu and Jeonju is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Daegu to Jeonju by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jeonju → Daegu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Jeonju.
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There are several options for getting from Daegu to Jeonju by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).
The distance between Daegu and Jeonju is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Daegu and Jeonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daegu to Jeonju is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Daegu and Jeonju. We recommend that you drive to Jeonju. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daegu and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 50m.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daegu and Jeonju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeonju. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Daegu and Jeonju. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Jeonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 50m | ₩19,655($15) | every 4 hours | 186km (116 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | ₩28,830($22) | on demand | 181km (113 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jeonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.