KTX Trains from Seoul to Daejeon

57 Daily departures

KTX high-speed trains connect Seoul with one of the main cities in Korea, Daejeon. You will reach Daejeon in approximately 50 minutes, the longest ride will take not more than 1 hour and 30 minutes. The train will use Gyeongbu or Honam line, and travel at around 305 km/h speed. 

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Daily departures
57

Earliest departure
​00:00

Latest departure
​23:45

Shortest travel time
50 min

KTX departs from Seoul train station: 405 Hangang-daero, Bongnaedong 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu, , Seoul, South Korea

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2 KTX train stations at Daejeon: 1 Jeong Dong, Dong Gu, Daejeon, South Korea (Gyeongbu Line) / Oryu-dong, Daejeon, South Korea (Honam Line)

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Distance: the distance between 2 cities is 160 kilometers

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KTX from Seoul to Daejeon departures: there are 57 departures by bullet trains, operated by Korail

Seoul to Daejeon Timetable

Train #	Departure time from Seoul Station	Arrival time to Daejeon Station	Travel time
401	5:05 a.m.	5:59 a.m.	54 min
101	5:15 a.m.	6:10 a.m.	55 min
103	5:30 a.m.	6:30 a.m.	1 h 00 min
451	5:40 a.m.	6:46 a.m.	​1 h 06 min
105	​6:00 a.m.	7:01 a.m.	1 h 01 min

*This is an example of the schedule. When booking, pay attention at the travel time, train number, and departure/arrival stations. ​

There are​ 57 departures from Seoul to Daejeon. The earliest departure is at 00.00 (12 a.m), the latest departure is at 23.45 (11.45 p.m.).

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HOW LONG IS THE KTX RIDE FROM SEOUL TO DAEJEON?

Your trip time from Seoul to Daejeon will wary according to your chosen departure. The distance between the cities is 160 kilometres. The shortest travel time by KTX train is around 50 minutes, the longest train ride is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. ​

How do I get from Seoul to Daejeon?

The most convenient way to reach Daejeon from Seoul is by taking a KTX high-speed train. Daejeon is one of the largest cities in Korea, and the distance to Seoul is around 160 kilometers. The journey will take you approximately 1 hour.

​You can also choose to travel by a direct bus (around 2 hours), or rent a car. You can check all train schedules and book your tickets on online booking platform Rail.Ninja.  ​
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How much is KTX ticket from Seoul to Daejeon?

The price for your ticket will depend on your travel date, when are you buying your tickets (in advance or last-minute) and your travel class. Usually, the Economy Class Seat price starts from ​36 Euro per ticket, and from 43 Euro for a 1st Class Seat.

HOW TO BUY KTX TICKET FROM SEOUL TO DAEJEON?

You can purchase your high-speed KTX tickets from Seoul to Daejeon online, from ticket desks or from ticket machines at the train station in Korea. The easiest and and time-saving way is to purchase your tickets online. ​

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