How to travel from Daejeon to Asan, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Asan is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 40min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Daejeon to Asan by train, subway, 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 Cheonan Asan Station and then to Onyang Oncheon Station.

  • Duration40min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Asan.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Asan.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance79km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Asan

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Asan by train, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 40min.

The distance between Daejeon and Asan is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Daejeon and Asan by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Asan is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 40min and will set you back approx ₩9,175 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Asan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Asan. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheonan Asan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 40min.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Seoul Metro run train services between Daejeon and Asan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daejeon and Asan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Onyang Oncheon Station. instead which will take 40min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Asan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Onyang Oncheon Station. instead which will take 40min.

The closest major airport to Asan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Asan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Daejeon and Asan. The distance is around 79km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Asan is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around ₩9,175 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Asan

Transport options from Daejeon to Asan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
40min
₩9,175($7)
hourly74km (46 miles)
Taxi
58min
₩98,285($75)
on demand79km (49 miles)
Drive
58min
₩15,725($12)
on demand79km (49 miles)

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Airports near Asan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Asan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Asan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Asan