The train service in Korea is provided and operated by the Korea National Railroad (
http://www.korail.com/). Tourists can use this fast, safe and reliable service at very reasonable prices. Trains operate on time, and there is no risk of delays or traffic jams as when traveling by automobile, so you can get to your destination on time at any time of the year. There are three kinds of trains being operated: the Korea Train Express, the Super-Express Saemaeul-ho and Express Mugunghwa-ho. It’s not easy to purchase tickets during the weekends or holidays unless you buy in advance. Tickets can be purchased at station windows or travel agencies.

Korea Train Express (KTX)
With the opening of the express rail system in April, 2004, Korea has joined France, Japan, Germany, and Spain in offering super high-speed train travel. The initiation of express rail service, with trains operating at speeds up to 300 km per hour, is bringing enormous changes to the lives of Koreans by enabling them to reach anywhere in the country within two hours. It will also have a huge influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of the country for the next generation.
KTX Routes

Daejeon Station
Located in Jeong-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, Daejeon Station was opened on January 1, 1905, when the railway opened between Seoul and Busan, linking the country from the capital to the 2nd largest city located in the southeast of Korea.
On January 14, 1914, Honam-seon (railway linking South Cheolla and North Cheolla areas) opened between Daejeon and Mokpo, a major city southwest of the country.
Since then, Daejeon has served as a hub of transportation, connecting the country from the north to the south.
Daejeon Station has expanded with the completion of the new station building in September 2003, which serves the bullet train between Seoul and Busan. With the bullet train, it takes only 50 minutes from Seoul to Daejeon and 2 hours and 35 minutes from Seoul to Busan. The bullet train’s operation makes the country closer, and balances development across the country.
Website :
http://www.korail.comTel : 1588-7788
※ North-bound Line Intermediate Points : Cheonan·Asan ⇒ Gwangmyeong ⇒ Yongsan ⇒ Seoul (End point)
※ South-bound Line Intermediate Points : Dong-Daegu ⇒ Miryang ⇒ Gupo ⇒ Busan (End point)

Seodaejeon Station
Located at 74 Oryu-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, the station began to operate in 1914 when the railway between Daejeon and Mokpo opened. For travel to Jeolla-do (provinces southwest of the country) you have to take trains departing from here and not from Daejeon Station.
Address : 74 Oryu-dong
Website :
http://www.korail.comTel : 1588-7788
※ North-bound Line Intermediate Points: Cheonan·Asan ⇒ Gwangmyeong ⇒ Yongsan ⇒ Seoul (End point)
※ South-bound Line Intermediate Points: Nonsan ⇒ Iksan ⇒ Gimjae ⇒ Jeongeup ⇒ Gwangju ⇒ Naju ⇒ Mokpo (End point)
Inter-city Buses and Express Buses
The city has two inter-city bus terminals and one express bus terminal. Because Daejeon is located in the center of the country, one can travel conveniently by bus to anywhere in Korea. It is recommended that you check your departure time prior to travel, because it can be subject to change.
Inter-city Bus Terminal and Express Bus Terminal
General Hospitals
| Name |
Location |
Destination |
Phone |
Daejeon Express Bus Terminal |
Yongjeon Terminal |
Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Cheonan, Gwangju, Busan, Ulsan, Masan, Jinju, Daegu, Gyeongju, Pohang |
(042)623-8257 |
| Dunsan Bus Stop |
Seoul, Incheon, Gwangju, Jeonju |
(042)485-0181 |
| Yuseong Bus Stop(Jangdae-dong) |
Seoul |
(042)822-0386 |
| Inter-City Bus Terminal |
Dongbu Terminal (Yongjeon-dong) |
Incheon Airport, Cheongju Airport, Ansan, Seongnam, Cheongju, Boeun, Muju, Asan, Pyeongtaek, Masan |
(042)624-4452 |
| Seobu Terminal(Yucheon-dong) |
Gongju, Nonsan, Buyeo, Daecheon, Jeonju, Iksan |
(042)584-1616 |
| Dunsan Bus Stop (Wolpyeong-dong) |
Incheon/Gimpo Airport, Dong-Seoul, Bucheon, Seongnam |
(042)486-7788 |
| Yuseong Bus Stop (Bongmyeong-dong) |
Dong-Seoul, Icheon, Cheonan, Bucheon, Ansan, Seongnam, Suwon, Incheon |
(042)823-2240 |
Bus tickets can be purchased on the Internet at
http://www.easyticket.co.kr
Taxi
The current basic fare for taxi service is 2,300 Won. The total fare is calculated by both the distance and time of travel. Providing the driver with an exact map showing your destination in Korean will ease communication difficulties for the driver and passenger. Fares increase 20 percent between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis are available 24 hours a day.

Brand Call Taxi (Hanbit Call, Yangban Call)
Hanbit Call taxis and Yangban Call taxis (Brand Call taxis) are equipped with high-tech equipment such as GPS navigation, a credit card/traffic card reader and a receipt-issuing machine, and all taxi drivers wear a uniform. Of special note, Hanbit Call taxis provide a year-round Safe Return service for omen and students. With this program, the driver provides the guardian of the passenger with his or her location information on a real-time basis through mobile phone technology. The fare of a Brand Call taxi is the same as that of ordinary taxis.
Hanbit Call Center ☎(042) 540-8282
Yangban Call Center ☎(042) 586-8000

Free Interpretation Service in Taxis
A special interpretation service is provided in some taxis with “Free Interpretation”stickers on the window. Three-way simultaneous communication is possible between the passenger, the driver and an interpreter in English, Japanese or Chinese through a mobile phone installed in the taxi.
Subway
Daejeon Metropolitan City Express Transit Corporation formally opened the first section (Panam Station to Government Complex Daejeon) of Subway Line 1 at 3 o’clock on March 16, 2006. The subway line has expanded to include 22 stations along 22.6km from Panam Station to Banseok Station.
Fare
- Token: Adults and teenagers - 1000 Won, Children 500 Won
Traffic Card : Adults - 950 Won
Teenagers - 760 Won
Children-480 Won
- Running Hours: 5:30 am~12:12 pm (Interval: 10 min / rush hours: 5 min
Daejeon Express Transit Corporation :
http://www.djet.co.kr
Subway Line

City Bus
The city buses in Daejeon are divided into 4 types and can be distinguished by color: Red, Blue and Green. The Red bus (Geubhang Line) includes 2 lines (1 and 2) and it stops at major bus stops, ensuring a rapid transit service. The Blue bus (Ganseon Line) mainly connects the downtown areas with suburban areas.
There are 2 types of green-colored buses in Daejeon: one is the ‘Jiseon Line’and the other is the ‘Oegwak Line’. The ‘Giseon Line’connects every corner of a village and the ‘Oegwak Line’ connects Daejeon with its neighboring areas.
Bus fares are different for children, middle and high school students, and adults. The use of bus tickets or a traffic card is recommended as there is a discount over the cash fare.
There are two doors in the bus. When taking a bus, you need to enter the front door and exit the back door. Swipe your transit card over the card sensor when both getting on and getting off. If you need to use cash, you should tell the driver,‘ Cash Payment’.
Daejeon City has established an intelligent transportation system, enabling passengers to know the arrival time of the next bus by checking the monitors available at each bus stop.

The City Bus Free Transfer System went into effect on July 4, 2005, under which bus passengers holding a traffic card can transfer to another bus or subway three times. Passengers are only required to pay a single fare for up to four segments of travel in a single direction. The traffic card allows three free transfers within 80 minutes of the time of first boarding or 30 minutes from disembarking when the card is scanned upon exiting a bus or subway.
Daejeon Bus Transportation Association :
http://traffic.metro.daejeon.kr/