How to travel from Daejeon to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Chuncheon is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daejeon to Chuncheon 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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Train

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)

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Bus

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Chuncheon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Chuncheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Daejeon and Chuncheon is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Daejeon and Chuncheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Chuncheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daejeon and Chuncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Chuncheon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TxBus, bus Tago and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Daejeon and Chuncheon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs 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 Chuncheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Namchuncheon Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Chuncheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Chuncheon. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Chuncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Chuncheon

Transport options from Daejeon to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩31,450($24)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Train via Gwangmyeong Station2h 30m
₩31,450($24)
hourly258km (160 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
₩23,590($18)
every 20 mins242km (151 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu)3h 30m
₩24,900($19)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩38,005($29)
on demand233km (145 miles)

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Airports near Chuncheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Chuncheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Chuncheon