How to travel from Daejeon to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Dongducheon is around 199km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Daejeon to Dongducheon by train, subway 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 Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance199km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Dongducheon by train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 2h 25m. 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 ₩39,315 ($30).

The distance between Daejeon and Dongducheon is around 199km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Daejeon and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Dongducheon is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩39,315 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Dongducheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Seoul Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Daejeon and Dongducheon. Trains depart every 30 mins 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daejeon and Dongducheon. We recommend that you drive to Dongducheon-si. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Dongducheon. The distance is around 199km (123 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 Daejeon to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

How do I get from Daejeon to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Dongducheon

Transport options from Daejeon to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩19,655($15)
every 30 mins212km (132 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩39,315($30)
on demand199km (123 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon