How to travel from Samcheok to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Samcheok and Daejeon is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Samcheok to Daejeon by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Daejeon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Train

Take the train to Gangneung Station then Seoul Station and then to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩61,590($47)
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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance327km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samcheok and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Daejeon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩64,210 ($49).

The distance between Samcheok and Daejeon is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Samcheok and Daejeon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Daejeon is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₩64,210 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samcheok and Daejeon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samcheok to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gangneung Station, Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Sea Train, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Samcheok and Daejeon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Samcheok and Daejeon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samcheok and Daejeon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samcheok to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Daejeon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Samcheok and Daejeon. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Daejeon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samcheok and Daejeon

Transport options from Samcheok to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours331km (206 miles)
Train
4h 25m
₩61,590($47)
twice daily440km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩64,210($49)
on demand327km (203 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