How to travel from Daejeon to Suwon, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Suwon is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daejeon to Suwon by train, subway, 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 Suwon Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Suwon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Suwon.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Yangban Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Suwon.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Suwon

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Suwon by train, subway, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Daejeon and Suwon is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Daejeon and Suwon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Suwon is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩14,415 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Suwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Suwon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Suwon. 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 1h 20m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Seoul Metro run train services between Daejeon and Suwon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Suwon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Suwon. 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 2h 30m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daejeon and Suwon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 30m 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 Suwon. We recommend that you take the train to Suwon Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Suwon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Suwon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suwon. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Suwon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

How do I get from Daejeon to Suwon

Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Suwon

Transport options from Daejeon to Suwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 20m
₩14,415($11)
hourly125km (78 miles)
Train via Jije SRT1h 25m
₩14,415($11)
hourly128km (79 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
₩14,415($11)
every 30 mins136km (84 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
₩196,565($150)
on demand150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
₩24,900($19)
on demand150km (93 miles)

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Airports near Suwon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Suwon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Suwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Suwon