How to travel from Daejeon to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Cheonan is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 52min.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out CheonanDaejeon if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Station.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheonan.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance74km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Cheonan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩3,930 ($3) and will take around 56min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Daejeon and Cheonan is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Daejeon and Cheonan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Cheonan is to take a taxi which takes around 52min and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩3,930 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Cheonan. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Daejeon and Cheonan with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 56min.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Daejeon and Cheonan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, 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 Daejeon and Cheonan. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Cheonan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daejeon and Cheonan. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Cheonan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheonan Station. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. 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 Cheonan. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Cheonan is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around ₩3,930 ($3).

How do I get from Daejeon to Cheonan

Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Cheonan

Transport options from Daejeon to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
56min
₩3,930($3)
hourly71km (44 miles)
Train to Cheonan Station1hr
₩3,930($3)
hourly77km (48 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
₩9,175($7)
every 30 mins86km (54 miles)
Taxi
52min
₩91,730($70)
on demand74km (46 miles)
Drive
52min
₩14,415($11)
on demand74km (46 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan