Transportation
From Incheon Int’l Airport
From Gimpo Int’l Airport
From Cheongju Int’l Airport
City Bus
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3

Bus Information

First Bus
  • Terminal1 00:30
  • Terminal2 00:10
 Last Bus
  • Terminal1 23:50
  • Terminal2 23:30
Interval 10-30 mins Fare KRW27,700
Company Name/Contact
  • Kumnam Express / 042-584-7766
  • Jungbu Express / 042-583-8195
  • Hanyang Express / 041-664-5093

Bus Ticket Office

At Terminal 1, you can purchase bus tickets and get related information at the ticket booths located inside the terminal (next to exits 4 and 9) and outside the terminal (near exits 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13).

  • For additional information regarding bus operations or to report any issues while using bus services, please contact the relevant bus company or the local government office of the city or province.
  • When booking public transportation departing from Incheon Airport, please consider the time required for immigration after flight arrival (1–2 hours).

Route Information

This bus will stop at 5 locations in Daejeon and the Four stop (Daejeon Chungsa = Daejeon Government Complex Station) is the best stop for you to get off.

Terminal1 Bus Stop Location (1st Floor No.11)

Route Schedule

Bus Schedule
(Weekday)		 00:30 05:20 05:50 06:20 06:40 06:50 07:00
07:20 07:40 08:00 08:20 08:30 08:40 09:00
09:20 09:40 09:50 10:00 10:10 10:30 10:40
10:50 11:10 11:20 11:30 11:40 11:50 12:10
12:30 12:50 13:10 13:40 13:50 14:10 14:30
14:50 15:00 15:30 15:50 16:00 16:20 16:40
17:00 17:10 17:20 17:40 18:00 18:20 18:40
18:50 19:00 19:20 19:40 20:10 20:20 20:40
20:50 21:20 21:50 22:20 22:50 23:20 23:50
Bus Schedule
(Weekend)		 00:30 05:20 05:50 06:20 06:40 06:50 07:00
07:20 07:40 08:00 08:20 08:30 08:40 09:00
09:20 09:40 09:50 10:00 10:10 10:30 10:40
10:50 11:10 11:20 11:30 11:40 11:50 12:10
12:30 12:50 13:10 13:40 13:50 14:10 14:30
14:50 15:00 15:30 15:50 16:00 16:20 16:40
17:00 17:10 17:20 17:40 18:00 18:20 18:40
18:50 19:00 19:20 19:40 20:10 20:20 20:40
20:50 21:20 21:50 22:20 22:50 23:20 23:50

Terminal2 Bus Stop Location (Transportation Center Basement1 No.5)

Bus Schedule
(Weekday)		 00:10 05:00 05:30 06:00 06:20 06:30 06:40
07:00 07:20 07:40 08:00 08:10 08:20 08:40
09:00 09:20 09:30 09:40 09:50 10:10 10:20
10:30 10:50 11:00 11:10 11:20 11:30 11:50
12:10 12:30 12:50 13:20 13:30 13:50 14:10
14:30 14:40 15:10 15:30 15:40 16:00 16:20
16:40 16:50 17:00 17:20 17:40 18:00 18:20
18:30 18:40 19:00 19:20 19:50 20:00 20:20
20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 23:30
Bus Schedule
(Weekend)		 00:10 05:00 05:30 06:00 06:20 06:30 06:40
07:00 07:20 07:40 08:00 08:10 08:20 08:40
09:00 09:20 09:30 09:40 09:50 10:10 10:20
10:30 10:50 11:00 11:10 11:20 11:30 11:50
12:10 12:30 12:50 13:20 13:30 13:50 14:10
14:30 14:40 15:10 15:30 15:40 16:00 16:20
16:40 16:50 17:00 17:20 17:40 18:00 18:20
18:30 18:40 19:00 19:20 19:50 20:00 20:20
20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 23:30

(2) Government Complex Daejeon Stop (Limousine) DCC (Daejeon Convention Center)

By Taxi

Time Approx. 10min. Fare Approx. KRW 6,000

* Most of Korean Taxi drivers can not speak English well, so please show them the message below.

(1) Incheon Int’l Airport Gwangmyeong Station (Limousine)

Limousine No.6770 (To KTX Gwangmyeong Station)

First Bus
  • Terminal1 06:25
  • Terminal2 06:00
 Last Bus
  • Terminal 1 22:25
  • Terminal 2 22:00
Company Name/Contact Korea Railroad Corporation Fare KRW 16,000

Route Information

Terminal1 Bus Stop Location (1st Floor No.8)

Bus Schedule
(Weekday)		 06:25 06:45 07:05 07:35 08:05 08:25 08:45
09:15 09:35 09:55 10:15 10:25 11:05 11:25
09:00 09:20 09:30 10:40 10:50 11:10 11:20
11:45 12:05 12:25 12:45 13:15 13:55 14:15
14:35 14:45 15:15 15:35 15:55 16:25 16:45
17:05 17:25 17:55 18:25 18:45 19:05 19:35
19:45 20:05 20:25 20:45 21:05 21:25 21:45
22:05 22:25
Bus Schedule
(Weekend)		 06:25 06:45 07:05 07:35 08:05 08:25 08:45
09:15 09:35 09:55 10:15 10:25 11:05 11:25
09:00 09:20 09:30 10:40 10:50 11:10 11:20
11:45 12:05 12:25 12:45 13:15 13:55 14:15
14:35 14:45 15:15 15:35 15:55 16:25 16:45
17:05 17:25 17:55 18:25 18:45 19:05 19:35
19:45 20:05 20:25 20:45 21:05 21:25 21:45
22:05 22:25

Terminal2 Bus Stop Location (Transportation Center Basement1 No.45)

Bus Schedule
(Weekday)		 06:00 06:20 06:40 07:10 07:40 08:00 08:20
08:00 09:20 09:10 09:10 10:30 10:50 11:50
11:20 11:40 12:00 12:20 12:50 13:30 13:50
14:10 14:20 14:50 15:10 15:30 16:00 16:20
16:40 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:20 18:40 19:10
19:20 19:40 20:00 20:20 20:40 21:00 21:20
21:40 22:00
Bus Schedule
(Weekend)		 06:00 06:20 06:40 07:10 07:40 08:00 08:20
08:00 09:20 09:10 09:10 10:30 10:50 11:50
11:20 11:40 12:00 12:20 12:50 13:30 13:50
14:10 14:20 14:50 15:10 15:30 16:00 16:20
16:40 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:20 18:40 19:10
19:20 19:40 20:00 20:20 20:40 21:00 21:20
21:40 22:00

(2) Gwangmyeong Station Daejeon Station (KTX)

You can check the schedule and purchase train tickets 1 month before the train departure on online.

Train Time First Departure Last Departure Interval Fare
KTX Approx. 37 mins. 5:22 23:47 10-30mins. KRW21,200

(3) Daejeon Station DCC (Daejeon Convention Center)

By Taxi

Time Approx. 20min. Fare Approx. KRW 12,000

* Most of Korean Taxi drivers can not speak English well, so please show them the message below.

By Bus (Daejeon Station to Daejeon MBC/TJB Broadcasting Corporation)

Bus No. 705 (Blue Bus) Bus Station No. 12400
First Bus 5:45 Last Bus 22:30
Interval 14mins Fare
  • KRW 1,500 (by Credit Card or Local Bus Card)
  • *No cash payments are accepted on Daejeon City Buses.

(1) Incheon Int’l Airport Seoul Station (KTX)

The AREX(Airport Express) operates two trains: the Express Train, running directly from Incheon International Airport Terminal1 and Terminal2 to Seoul Station; and the All Stop Train that stops by 13 subway stations along the way from Incheon International Airport Terminal2 to Seoul Station. You can take the AREX at the B1 floor of the Incheon Int’l Airport. Once reaching the Seoul Station, you can transfer to the Gyungbu KTX Line to get to Daejeon KTX Station.

AREX Route

  • The AREX Information
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  • Ticketing Locations (AREX Travel Centers): You can buy AREX tickets at  Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal1 Station (Transportation Center B1F), and Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal2 Station.
  • Fares: The cost of traveling between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station is 9,500 won for adults and 7,500 for children.
    • Additional 500 won deposit required when purchasing single journey transportation card. Deposit can be refunded at the arrival station.
  • Payment method: Both credit cards and cash are accepted.
  • Travel Time
    • Express Train
      · Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal1 Station → Seoul Station : 05:24 (first train) - 22:48 (last train) / Approx. 60 min
      · Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal2 Station → Seoul Station : 05:16 (first train) - 22:40 (last train) / Approx. 66 min
    • All Stop Train
      · Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal1 Station → Seoul Station : 05:23 (first train) - 23:56 (last train) / Approx. 59 min
      · Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal2 Station → Seoul Station : 05:15 (first train) - 23:50 (last train) / Approx. 66 min
      * 2-6 mins. difference in approx. total time possible

Station Location

Terminal1

Destination Express Train All Stop Train
Time Fee Time Fee
Seoul Station 46 mins. Adults: KRW 9,500
Children: KRW 7,500		 60 mins. KRW 4,750

Terminal2

Destination Express Train All Stop Train
Time Fee Time Fee
Seoul Station 46 mins. Adults: KRW 9,500
Children: KRW 7,500		 66 mins. KRW 5,350

(2) Seoul Station Daejeon Station (KTX)

You can check the schedule and purchase train tickets 1 month before the train departure on online.

Train Time First Departure Last Departure Interval Fare
KTX Approx. 63 mins. 05:03 23:30 5-30 mins. KRW 23,700

(3) Daejeon Station Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)

By Taxi

Time Approx. 20min. Fare Approx. KRW 12,000

* Most of Korean Taxi drivers can not speak English well, so please show them the message below.

By Bus (Daejeon Station to Daejeon MBC/TJB Broadcasting Corporation)

Bus No. 705 (Blue Bus) Bus Station No. 12400
First Bus 5:45 Last Bus 22:30
Interval 14mins Fare
  • KRW 1,500 (by Credit Card or Local Bus Card)
  • *No cash payments are accepted on Daejeon City Buses.

(1) Gimpo Int’l Airport Seoul Station (KTX)

You can take the AREX (Airport Express) inside the Gimpo Int’l Airport. Tickets can be purchased at the airport information center or via ticket machines at the AREX Travel Center. Once reaching the Seoul Station, you can transfer to the Gyungbu KTX Line to get to Daejeon KTX Station.

AREX Route

Destination Express Train
Time Fee
Seoul Station 20 mins. KRW 1,450 (Adults)

(2) Seoul Station Daejeon Station (KTX)

You can check the schedule and purchase train tickets 1 month before the train departure on online.

Train Time First Departure Last Departure Interval Fare
KTX Approx. 63 mins. 05:03 23:30 5-30 mins. KRW 23,700

(3) Daejeon Station Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)

By Taxi

Time Approx. 20min. Fare Approx. KRW 12,000

* Most of Korean Taxi drivers can not speak English well, so please show them the message below.

By Bus (Daejeon Station to Daejeon MBC/TJB Broadcasting Corporation)

Bus No. 705 (Blue Bus) Bus Station No. 12400
First Bus 5:45 Last Bus 22:30
Interval 14mins Fare
  • KRW 1,500 (by Credit Card or Local Bus Card)
  • *No cash payments are accepted on Daejeon City Buses.
Route 5
Route 6

(1) Cheongju Int’l Airport Yuseong Intercity Bus Terminal (Intercity Bus)

Intercity Bus Information

Bus Schedule 06:30/ 07:45/ 09:20/ 10:35/ 12:10/ 14:05/ 15:05/ 17:05/ 18:50/ 19:05/ 20:05/ 22:05
Fare Adults: KRW 6,500 Travel Time 47mins
Contact
  • Chungju Bus Terminal (043-235-8841)
  • Yuseong Intercity Bus Terminal (042-823-2240)
  • Seoul Express (043-235-3167)

Bus Stop Location

  • Bus Stops are located right in front of the Airport Terminal once you get out from Gate No. 1. You can take an Intercity Bus to (Daejeon) Yuseong Intercity Bus Terminal at Bus Stop No. 2.
  • For ticket purchase, you can use a ticket machine located inside and right outside the Airport Terminal.

(2) Yuseong Intercity Bus Terminal DCC (Daejeon Convention Center)

By Taxi

Time Approx. 20min. Fare Approx. KRW 10,000

* Most of Korean Taxi drivers can not speak English well, so please show them the message below.

By Bus (Daejeon Station to DCC (Daejeon Convention Center)

Bus No. 121 (Green Bus) Bus Station No. 41880
First Bus 5:45 Last Bus 22:30
Interval 22mins Fare
  • KRW 1,250 (by Credit Card or Local Bus Card)
  • *No cash payments are accepted on Daejeon City Buses.

Train Information

First Train 6:58 Last Train 22:53
Fare KRW 5.900 Travel Time 54mins
Company Korail Contact 1544-7788
1599-7878
Departure Tim
(at Cheongju Int’l Airport Station)		 06:58/ 08:30/ 09:28/ 12:30/ 14:31/ 15:08/ 16:43/ 18:15/ 19:21/ 20:33/ 22:52
Operation Route Cheongju Airport Ohgeunjang Cheongju Osong Jochiwon Sintanjin Daejeon

Train Station Location

Direction: approximately 600m (or 10 mins) walking distance away from the Cheongju Airport Terminal

Ticket Office

  • Cheongju Airport Station is a train station with no employees.
  • Tickets are being sold at the Tourist Information Center on the 1st floor of the Airport Terminal.

(3) Daejeon Station Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)

By Taxi

Time Approx. 20min. Fare Approx. KRW 12,000

* Most of Korean Taxi drivers can not speak English well, so please show them the message below.

By Bus (Daejeon Station to DCC (Daejeon Convention Center)

Bus No. 705 (Blue Bus) Bus Station No. 12400
First Bus 5:45 Last Bus 22:30
Interval 14mins Fare
  • KRW 1,2500 (by Credit Card or Local Bus Card)
  • *No cash payments are accepted on Daejeon City Buses.

About Daejeon's city bus

113

BUS ROUTES

1,094

Buses in Fleet

₩1,500

Base Fare (Card)

Free

Transfers

Bus Types

Daejeon has four main categories of city bus, each color-coded and designed for different travel needs.

Trunk & Branch Bus

간선·지선버스 (Ganseon / Jiseon)

The backbone of the city bus network, connecting major hubs, subway stations, and residential areas across the urban core. Most visitors will use these the most.

Routes: 100s–900s

Express Bus

급행버스 (Geupaeng)

Runs along major arterial roads skipping 1–2 stops at a time for faster travel. Great for longer distances across the city. Uses the same flat fare as regular buses.

Routes: Prefixed with 급행

Outer District Bus

외곽버스 (Oegwak)

Serves the rural outskirts of Daejeon, including mountain parks and suburban villages. Less frequent than trunk routes — check timetables in advance.

Routes: 10s–90s (2-digit)

BRT / Metro Bus

BRT·광역버스 (BRT / Gwangyeok)

Bus Rapid Transit running in dedicated bus lanes, mostly along major corridors connecting Daejeon with Sejong City. Faster and more reliable on busy roads

B1, 1001, 1002

Village Bus

마을버스 (Maul Bus)

Small minibuses operated by Yuseong-gu district for local neighborhood connections. Covers areas that larger buses can't reach easily.

Routes 1, 3, and 5.

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Fares

Fares are charged as a flat rate regardless of distance on most routes. Rates below are current as of January 2024.

No cash on buses. Since September 2022, all Daejeon city buses (including BRT) operate card-only. You must have a T-money card or compatible transit card to board. Exact cash cannot be accepted.

Passenger Age T-money Card Cash / Bank Transfer
Adult 19 years & older ₩1,500 ₩1,700
Youth / Teen 13–18 years ₩750 ₩900
Child 6–12 years ₩350 ₩400
Infant Under 6 Free Free

Daejeon operates a free transfer system. If you tap out when alighting and tap in on the next bus or subway within 30 minutes, no additional fare is charged. Always tap your card when getting off! Failing to tap out means your next boarding could charge you the maximum distance fare.

How to Ride

Getting on a Daejeon bus is straightforward once you know the process. Follow these steps.

Plan Your Route

Use Naver Maps, Kakao Maps, or the official Daejeon Bus app to find your route. Search by destination — the app shows bus numbers, stops, and estimated arrival times in real time.

Find Your Stop

Bus stops display route numbers on a pole or shelter. Electronic boards at major stops show next arrival times in Korean (and English at key landmarks, government offices, and subway stations).

Signal the Bus

Raise your hand clearly as the bus approaches. Korean buses will pass you if you don't signal, even if you're standing at the stop. Make eye contact with the driver and wave.

Board & Tap In

Board through the front door. Touch your T-money card to the card reader near the driver. A beep and green light confirms payment. Move toward the back to make room.

Press the Bell

Press the yellow or red stop-request button near your seat before your stop. The bus announces stops in Korean (and English at major landmarks). GPS-based apps show your real-time location.

Alight & Tap Out

Exit through the middle or rear doors. Tap your card on the reader near the exit door — this is required for free transfers and fare calculation on distance-based routes.

Cards & Payment

Cash is not accepted on Daejeon buses. Here's what you can use and where to get a card.

T-money Card

Recommended

Korea's universal transit card. Works on buses, subways, and taxis nationwide. Rechargeable at any convenience store (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven, Emart24). Get one at Daejeon Station, the airport, or any convenience store for about ₩3,000.

Mobile T-money

Available via Samsung Pay, Apple Pay (on supported Korean iPhones), Kakao Pay, and Naver Pay. Set up a virtual T-money card in the app and recharge digitally. Works with NFC-enabled phones.

Recharging

Top up your T-money card at the front counter of any convenience store, subway ticket machines at Daejeon Metro stations, and some ATMs. Minimum reload is ₩1,000. You can also check your remaining balance at these machines.

Foreign Cards

Most overseas credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are not accepted directly on buses. However, some Korean bank travel cards and the Wowpass prepaid card work as T-money. Check before you travel.

Good to Know

Practical tips from people who've navigated Daejeon's bus system as first-timers.

English Announcements at Major Stops

Buses announce stops in both Korean and English when passing government offices, tourist attractions, and major subway interchange stations. Elsewhere, use a map app to track your location.

Outer Routes Run Infrequently

Outer district (green) buses to parks like Gyejoksan or Daecheong Dam can run every 40–60 minutes. Always check the timetable in advance via the Daejeon Bus app or Naver Maps before heading to remote stops.

Transfer to the Metro for Free

Daejeon has one subway line (Metro Line 1) running from Banseok to Sintan-ri. If you tap off the bus and enter the subway within 30 minutes, no extra fare is charged — a useful trick for longer journeys.

Late Night Service is Limited

Most bus routes end service around 10:30–11:30 PM. There is no 24-hour bus network. Plan your last bus carefully, or budget for a Kakao Taxi (KakaoT app) for late night travel.

Daejeon Station ↔ Key Attractions

From Daejeon Station (대전역), you can reach Expo Science Park, KAIST, and Yuseong Hot Springs by bus. The BRT route from Dunsan (둔산) connects the government district quickly without transferring.

Apps & Resources

These apps will make navigating Daejeon's bus network much easier, even without Korean language skills.

Naver Maps (네이버 지도)

Best all-round navigation app for Korea. Shows real-time bus arrival, walking routes, subway, and estimated journey times. English interface available. Works offline for basic maps.

English Support

KakaoMap (카카오맵)

Alternative to Naver Maps with excellent transit routing. Also integrates with KakaoTaxi for when you miss the last bus. Real-time bus positions are very accurate in Daejeon.

English Support

Daejeon Bus App (대전버스)

Official city bus app with real-time arrival info, route search, and timetables. Primarily in Korean, but the route/arrival data is very reliable and easy to read numerically.

Korean

Google Maps

Covers transit routing in Daejeon reasonably well. Less accurate for live bus positions than Naver/Kakao, but great for initial planning and if you're already familiar with the interface.

English Support

T-money App

Manage your T-money balance, view transaction history, and reload your card digitally. Pair with mobile payment apps for a fully cashless experience on public transit.

Korean / Limited English

KakaoT (카카오택시)

Not a bus app, but essential backup for late nights or when buses are too infrequent. Tap into a taxi anywhere in Daejeon, pay by card. English app available.

English Support

DCC BUS GUIDE

Bus number Route Interval
3
(Express)		 Wonnae-dong Public Garage – Seoil High School – Gubong Village Complex 5 – Konyang University Hospital Intersection – Gasuwon Police Station –
Sumokto Apartment – Wonsinheung-dong – Bongmyeong Verdium – Daejeon Ilbo Newspaper – Galma Overpass – Eunhasu Intersection – Shinsegae Department Store – DCC Terminal		 10 minutes
121 Taplip-dong – Daedeok Special District Sports Park – Expo Apartment – Munji Intersection – MBC/TJB Broadcasting Station –
Daejeon Convention Center – KAIST – Chungnam National University – Yuseong Oncheon Station – World Cup Stadium Station – Noeun Station
- Songrim Village - Korea Institute of Energy Research - Daedeok University 		22 minutes
618 Daejeon-dong New Science High School - Panam Station - Euneosong Village - Gao-dong - Munchang Market - Daejayeon Apartment -
Seodaejeon Station Intersection - Yongmun Station Exit 5 - National Pension Service Seodaejeon Branch - Dunsan Elementary School -
Seoul Arts Center - Smart City Complex 2 - DCC Terminal 		18 minutes
705 City Hall transfer point – Dunsan Gyeongrail Station – Shinsegae Department Store – Daejeon Convention Center - MBC/TJB Broadcasting Station –
Munji Intersection - Toplip Overpass - Waterside Park - Vocational Competency Development Center - Korea Transportation Safety Authority –
Daedeok-gu Public Health Center – Sintanjin Station – Sintanjin Market – Sintanjin Branch		 15 minutes
707 Daejeon Station Square – Daejeon Station – Seonhwa-dong Catholic Church – Cheongsol Apartment – City Hall Station –
Dunsan Police Station – Seo-gu Public Health Center – Shinsegae Department Store – Daejeon Convention Center – DCC Terminal		 20 minutes
911 Chungdae Nongdae Terminal - Gungdong - Chungnam National University - Gapcheon Station - Wolpyeong Station - Galma Station -
Dunsan Girls' High School - Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall - Hangaram Apartment - Saemmeori Apartment - Hanbat Arboretum -
Daejeon Arts Center - Shinsegae Department Store - Trade Exhibition Hall - Smart City Complex 5 - Smart City Complex 2 - DCC Terminal 		25 minutes
1
(Special Zone)		 North Gate of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety and Technology – Citizens’ Astronomical Observatory – KT North Daejeon Branch –
Daedeok Middle School – Shinsegae Department Store – Daejeon Convention Center – DCC Terminal – Hanbit Tower – Shinsegae Department Store –
KAIST – Wolpyeong Station – Chungnam National University – Yuseong Oncheon Station Exit 5 – Guam Station – Yuseong-gu Office – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology North Gate		 40 minutes
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