Daejeon to Incheon by train
Incheon lies 137 km (85 mi) north-west of Daejeon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 50 min at the speeds typical of South Korea rail, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Daejeon | Incheon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 1.4 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Daejeon to Incheon
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Staying in Incheon
Our booking partner lists 809 places to stay in Incheon. Of the 656 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (420), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 76,920 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Incheon from Daejeon?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Daejeon; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Daejeon to Incheon by train?
About 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Daejeon and Incheon?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Incheon?
Our booking partner lists 809 places to stay in Incheon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.