How to travel from Daejeon to Gapyeong, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Gapyeong is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daejeon to Gapyeong by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)

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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Drive

Drive to Gapyeong.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Gapyeong

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Gapyeong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩24,900 ($19).

The distance between Daejeon and Gapyeong is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Daejeon and Gapyeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩24,900 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Gapyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Gapyeong. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Gapyeong. 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 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daejeon and Gapyeong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Gapyeong. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Gapyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Daejeon and Gapyeong. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 15m 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 Gapyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Gapyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Gapyeong is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong. 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 Gapyeong. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Gapyeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Gapyeong

Transport options from Daejeon to Gapyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
₩24,900($19)
hourly227km (141 miles)
Train via Gwangmyeong Station2h 20m
₩26,210($20)
hourly232km (144 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
₩22,275($17)
every 3 hours217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩40,625($31)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Gapyeong

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gapyeong
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Gapyeong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Gapyeong