How to travel from Uijeongbu to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Uijeongbu and Daejeon is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Uijeongbu to Daejeon by subway, 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 Seoul Station and then to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Yuseong.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uijeongbu and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Uijeongbu to Daejeon by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Uijeongbu and Daejeon is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Uijeongbu and Daejeon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uijeongbu to Daejeon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Uijeongbu and Daejeon, 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 Uijeongbu and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Uijeongbu to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Uijeongbu and Daejeon. Trains depart every 30 mins 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 Uijeongbu and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uijeongbu to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Uijeongbu and Daejeon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uijeongbu to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Uijeongbu and Daejeon. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uijeongbu to Daejeon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uijeongbu and Daejeon

Transport options from Uijeongbu to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩19,655($15)
every 30 mins193km (120 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
₩10,485($8)
every 4 hours187km (116 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩222,775($170)
on demand180km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩35,380($27)
on demand180km (112 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