How to travel from Daejeon to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Iksan is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daejeon to Iksan by train, bus, taxi 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 Iksan Station.

  • Duration57min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gunsan and then to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Iksan.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance77km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Iksan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 57min.

The distance between Daejeon and Iksan is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Daejeon and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 57min and will set you back approx ₩10,485 ($8).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Iksan. It typically takes around 57min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Daejeon and Iksan with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 57min.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daejeon and Iksan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 57min, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gunsan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 40m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 57min.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around ₩10,485 ($8).

How do I get from Daejeon to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Iksan

Transport options from Daejeon to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
57min
₩10,485($8)
hourly82km (51 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
₩11,795($9)
hourly147km (91 miles)
Taxi
58min
₩104,835($80)
on demand77km (48 miles)
Drive
58min
₩13,105($10)
on demand77km (48 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan