How to travel from Yeongcheon to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Daejeon is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Daejeon by train, 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 Dongdaegu Station and then to Daejeon Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daejeon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩235,880($180)
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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Daejeon by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Yeongcheon and Daejeon is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Yeongcheon and Daejeon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Daejeon is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩15,725 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Daejeon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yeongcheon to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Yeongcheon and Daejeon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yeongcheon and Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 1h 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 Yeongcheon and Daejeon. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Daejeon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Daejeon

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
₩15,725($12)
hourly166km (103 miles)
Taxi
2hrs
₩235,880($180)
on demand185km (115 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩36,690($28)
on demand185km (115 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