How to travel from Taean to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Taean and Daejeon is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Taean to Daejeon by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Singyeongju Station and then to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩150,700($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Daejeon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to KTX Ulsan Station then take the train to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Taean to Daejeon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Taean and Daejeon is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Taean and Daejeon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taean to Daejeon is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taean and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taean to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Namchang Station, Taehwagang Station, Singyeongju Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Taean and Daejeon. Trains depart hourly 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 Taean and Daejeon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan Express Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Taean and Daejeon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taean to Daejeon. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Taean and Daejeon. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Daejeon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Daejeon

Transport options from Taean to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩41,935($32)
hourly270km (168 miles)
Plane and Train
3hrs
₩150,700($115)
every 15 mins525km (326 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
₩47,175($36)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 45m
₩38,005($29)
hourly252km (156 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand279km (173 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