How to travel from Daejeon to Sejong, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Sejong is around 36km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 32min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Jochiwon Station.

  • Duration40min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩2,620($2)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Jochiwon Station.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sejong.

  • Duration32min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration32min
  • Distance36km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Sejong

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Sejong by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩2,620 ($2) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).

The distance between Daejeon and Sejong is around 36km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (10 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Daejeon and Sejong by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 32min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Sejong is to take a taxi which takes around 32min and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩2,620 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Sejong. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 40min.

Daejeon Transportation Corporation, Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Daejeon and Sejong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, 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 Sejong. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Sejong. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 25m 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 Sejong. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Jochiwon Station. instead which will take 40min.

The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Sejong. The distance is around 36km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 32min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Sejong is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around ₩2,620 ($2).

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Transport options from Daejeon to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
40min
₩2,620($2)
hourly43km (27 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
₩5,240($4)
every 30 mins57km (35 miles)
Taxi
32min
₩45,865($35)
on demand36km (23 miles)
Drive
32min
₩7,865($6)
on demand36km (23 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong