How to travel from Daegu to Sejong, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Sejong is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daegu to Sejong by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sejong.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Hanmaeum Call Taxi

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Sejong

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Sejong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩19,655 ($15).

The distance between Daegu and Sejong is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (84 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Daegu and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Sejong is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ₩19,655 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Sejong. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Daegu and Sejong with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Sejong. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Sejong. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daegu and Sejong. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Sejong. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Daegu and Sejong. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Sejong

Transport options from Daegu to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 5m
₩19,655($15)
every 30 mins166km (103 miles)
Train to Jochiwon Station2h 30m
₩10,485($8)
every 2 hours194km (121 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
₩17,035($13)
hourly193km (120 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩222,775($170)
on demand183km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩35,380($27)
on demand183km (114 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

The following major airports near Sejong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong