How to travel from Paju to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Paju and Daejeon is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Paju to Daejeon by subway, train, bus 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 Yongsan Station and then to Seodaejeon Station.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Wangsimni Station then take the bus to Daejeon Goverment Complex.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance207km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paju and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Paju to Daejeon by subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).

The distance between Paju and Daejeon is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Paju and Daejeon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paju to Daejeon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Paju and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paju and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paju to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paju Station and Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Paju and Daejeon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Paju and Daejeon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paju to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munsan and Cheongju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Paju and Daejeon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paju to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Seodaejeon Station. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Paju and Daejeon. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paju to Daejeon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paju and Daejeon

Transport options from Paju to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
₩28,830($22)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Train via Haengsin Station2h 20m
₩30,140($23)
every 2 hours211km (131 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
₩26,210($20)
every 20 mins224km (139 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 20m
₩28,830($22)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩40,625($31)
on demand207km (129 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