How to travel from Seoul to Sejong, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Sejong is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 45min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seoul to Sejong by 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 Osong Station.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jochiwon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sejong.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Sejong

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Sejong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩14,415 ($11).

The distance between Seoul and Sejong is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Seoul and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Sejong is to take the train which takes around 45min and will set you back approx ₩14,415 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Sejong. It typically takes around 45min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seoul and Sejong with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 45min.

Korail run train services between Seoul and Sejong. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 45min, 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 Seoul and Sejong. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Sejong with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 30m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Seoul and Sejong. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Sejong. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station. instead which will take 45min.

The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Seoul and Sejong. The distance is around 119km (74 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 Seoul to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

How do I get from Seoul to Sejong

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Sejong

Transport options from Seoul to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
45min
₩14,415($11)
every 20 mins125km (77 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 30m
₩13,105($10)
5 times a day119km (74 miles)
Bus via Cheongju1h 55m
₩10,485($8)
every 30 mins141km (88 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩144,150($110)
on demand119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩23,590($18)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong