How to travel from Daejeon to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Taean is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daejeon to Taean by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Taean

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Taean by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Daejeon and Taean is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Daejeon and Taean by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Taean is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Taean. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daejeon to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daejeon and Taean. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Taean. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu and Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 55m 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 Taean. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Taean. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Taean is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Taean

Transport options from Daejeon to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩41,935($32)
hourly270km (168 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 55m
₩144,150($110)
hourly506km (315 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
₩47,175($36)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand280km (174 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean