How to travel from Jinju to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Daejeon is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jinju to Daejeon by train, 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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
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Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Daejeon by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Jinju and Daejeon is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Jinju and Daejeon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Daejeon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Korail run train services between Jinju and Daejeon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jinju and Daejeon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Daejeon. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Jinju and Daejeon. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Daejeon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).

How do I get from Jinju to Daejeon

Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Daejeon

Transport options from Jinju to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
₩34,070($26)
every 4 hours290km (180 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩222,775($170)
on demand171km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩27,520($21)
on demand171km (106 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