How to travel from Icheon to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Daejeon is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Icheon to Daejeon 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Daejeon Government Complex.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

Icheon Happy Call

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance123km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Daejeon by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Icheon and Daejeon is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Icheon and Daejeon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Daejeon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station, Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Daejeon Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Seoul Metro and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Icheon and Daejeon. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Icheon and Daejeon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

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

Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Icheon and Daejeon. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Imae Station and then to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Daejeon is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 43km (26 miles) from Daejeon. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Icheon and Daejeon. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Daejeon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Daejeon

Transport options from Icheon to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩20,965($16)
every 30 mins198km (123 miles)
Bus
3hrs
₩19,655($15)
hourly207km (129 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩157,250($120)
on demand123km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩24,900($19)
on demand123km (76 miles)

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Airports near Daejeon

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
43km (26 miles) from Daejeon
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Daejeon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Daejeon