How to travel from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park, South Korea
The distance between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dadohaehaesang National Park → Daejeon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mokpo Station, Ferry
Take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩77,315($59)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo then take a ferry to Hongdo.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩81,245($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ₩57,660 ($44) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩77,315 ($59).
The distance between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₩77,315 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩57,660 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Dadohaehaesang National Park is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Hongdo. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Dadohaehaesang National Park is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩73,385 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mokpo Station, Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 50m | ₩77,315($59) | twice daily | 412km (256 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 5h 20m | ₩73,385($56) | twice daily | 368km (229 miles) |
| Train to Baekyangsa Station, ferry | 5h 45m | ₩57,660($44) | twice daily | 368km (229 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 35m | ₩81,245($62) | twice daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daejeon and Dadohaehaesang National Park
Bus companies
Ko Bus
TxBus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Dongyang Express Ferry
Airports near Dadohaehaesang National Park
The following major airports near Dadohaehaesang National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Dadohaehaesang National Park