The distance between Daegu and Wonju is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Daegu to Wonju by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Manjong Station.
Take the bus to Jecheon and then to Wonju.
bus Tago
There are several options for getting from Daegu to Wonju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).
The distance between Daegu and Wonju is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Daegu and Wonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daegu to Wonju is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Wonju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Korail run train services between Daegu and Wonju. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Wonju. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jecheon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
bus Tago, TxBus and Jecheon Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daegu and Wonju. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Wonju. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Manjong Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Wonju. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Wonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 55m | ₩48,485($37) | every 2 hours | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | ₩19,655($15) | every 20 mins | 226km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ₩43,245($33) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
bus Tago
TxBus
Jecheon Bus Terminal
Ko Bus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
The following major airports near Wonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.