Getting to Daejeon

Getting to Daejeon

Transportation in South Korea is provided by extensive networks of railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services, and air routes that criss-cross the country. Best way of getting to Daejeon by air is through Cheongju Airport. Daejeon is the center of transportation, where two major expressways and two major railways. Getting to Daejeon by train is made easy with the wide range of transport option. KTX (Korea Train Express) has reduced the trip between Daejeon and Seoul from almost two hours to around fifty minutes. The two major expressways in Daejeon- Gyeongbu highway and Honam highway made getting to Daejeon by road convenient

A subway system with five lines is undergoing planning and construction in Daejeon. The first part of this system, Daejeon Subway Line 1 which began operation in March 2006 has made getting to Daejeon easy.

Getting to Daejeon by Air

Cheongju Airport is an international airport near the city of Cheongju, South Korea that serves the city of Daejeon. The famous airlines are:

• Aero Mongolia (Ulaanbataar)
• Asiana Airlines
• China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou, Shenyang)
• Hansung Airlines
• Korean Air

Getting to Daejeon by Train

There are two major railways- Gyeongbu railway and Honam railway. The Gyeongbu Line (Gyeongbuseon) is the most important railway line in South Korea and one of the oldest, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan. The Honam Line is another major railway line serving the Honam region (North and South Jeolla Provinces) in South Korea. The line is served by frequent passenger trains from Seoul (via the Gyeongbu Line) to Gwangju and Mokpo.

The Korea Train Express (KTX) is South Korea's high-speed rail system. It is operated by Korail. The train's technology is largely based on the French TGV system, and features top speeds of 300 km/h or more.

Getting to Daejeon by Road

The Gyeongbu Expressway (Gyeongbu Gosok Doro) is the oldest and most heavily traveled freeway in South Korea. It connects Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Gumi, Daegu, and Busan. Another freeway serving the Honam region in South Korea is the Honam Expressway or Honamseon. It connects Nonsan on the Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway and Honam Expressway Branch Line to Gwangju and Suncheon on the Namhae Expressway.

Daejeon Subway

Daejeon Subway Line 1 is a subway line in Daejeon, South Korea. It is the first of five planned lines for the Daejeon Metropolitan Subway. It will stop at 22 stations along a 22.6 kilometer course, from Oesamdong Station in Yuseong-gu to Panamdong Station in Dong-gu.

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