How to travel from Wonju to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Daejeon is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wonju to Daejeon 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 Seoul Station and then to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Daejeon Goverment Complex.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Wonjusi Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Daejeon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Wonju and Daejeon is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Wonju and Daejeon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Daejeon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Wonju and Daejeon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Wonju and Daejeon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Wonju and Daejeon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Wonju and Daejeon. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Daejeon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Daejeon

Transport options from Wonju to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩30,140($23)
hourly272km (169 miles)
Train via Jecheon Station2h 40m
₩14,415($11)
every 4 hours224km (139 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩26,210($20)
every 30 mins258km (160 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu)3h 30m
₩26,210($20)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩32,760($25)
on demand164km (102 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