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title: "Daejeon Station vs Osong Station KTX Routes and Booking"
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# Daejeon Station vs Osong Station KTX Routes and Booking

> If you're heading to downtown Daejeon, first check transport connections at Daejeon Station. For destinations in Sejong or Chungbuk, compare onward travel from Osong Station as well, then check fares and timetables on Korail+ and book.

## Key Points

- Compare transport connections at Daejeon Station and Osong Station based on your final destination's address.
- Enter your departure station, arrival station, travel date and number of passengers on Korail+ or the Korail website.
- Check the stopping stations, arrival times, seats and fares with any applicable discounts for the trains in the search results.
- If you're transferring to a conventional train, search for a connecting itinerary to check whether a discount applies.
- After payment, check your issued ticket and arrange transportation from your arrival station.

To book KTX tickets for Daejeon Station or Osong Station, search by date and route in Korail+. For central Daejeon, consider Daejeon Station first; for Sejong and Chungcheongbuk-do, compare onward transport from Osong Station first. Have your travel date, passenger count, and payment method ready, and check the payment deadline shown on screen.

Rail fares and discount figures reflect the rates effective September 1, as announced by Korail on August 5, 2026.

## How to Book KTX Tickets for Daejeon Station and Osong Station

Select your train in the ticket booking section of Korail+ or the Korail website. If you want to use a discount offer, check whether you meet its conditions. After booking, confirm that payment and ticket issuance are complete.

1. Check the address of your final destination. Compare transport options from Daejeon Station and Osong Station to your destination.
2. Enter your departure and arrival stations. If departing from the Seoul metropolitan area, search separately for Seoul, Yongsan, and Suseo.
3. Select your travel date and passenger count. Check which trains actually run on your preferred date.
4. Compare arrival times and fares for each train. If transferring to a conventional train, search for connecting journeys as well.
5. Select your seat and pay. Check the date, station names, and train number on your issued ticket.

The official booking channel is [Korail Ticket Booking](https://www.korail.com/ticket/main). You can check remaining seats for each train on the booking screen. If the page does not open, search for the same route in Korail+.

## Comparing Daejeon Station and Osong Station

For travel to central Daejeon, consider Daejeon Station first; for the Sejong and Cheongju areas, consider Osong Station first. Both stations are listed as stops on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway. You must check whether your selected train actually stops there.

| Comparison | Daejeon Station | Osong Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Role on the rail network | A hub for high-speed and conventional trains on the Gyeongbu corridor | The junction where the Honam High-Speed Line branches off the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line |
| Destinations to consider first | Central Daejeon and destinations connected by metro | Destinations in the Sejong, Osong, and Cheongju areas |
| Onward transport to check | Daejeon Metro Line 1, city buses, taxis | Sejong BRT, buses serving your destination, taxis |
| What to check when transferring to a conventional train | The next train's departure station and transfer time | Trains connecting to your destination and transfer time |
| What to check before booking | Distinguish Daejeon Station from Seodaejeon Station | Whether the train stops at Osong Station and transport options after arrival |

Osong Station is in Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. Its road-name address is 123 Osonggarak-ro. The address is also listed under Osong Station in the [Cheongju City Self-Service Civil Document Kiosk Location Guide](https://toktalk.cheongju.go.kr/home/sub.do?menukey=7506).

## How Do the Gyeongbu and Honam Lines Split at Osong Station?

Osong Station is the junction of the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line and the Honam High-Speed Line. In Korail's operating network, the Honam High-Speed Main Line connects Osong and Gwangju Songjeong. As of September 1, 2026, the route distance is 183.8km.

Phase 1 of the Honam High-Speed Railway opened on April 2, 2015. Its stations are Osong, Gongju, Iksan, Jeongeup, and Gwangju Songjeong. The Daejeon and Daegu city-center sections of the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway opened on August 1, 2015.

| Direction of travel | What to check when booking |
| --- | --- |
| Gyeongbu corridor, including Busan and Dongdaegu | Whether the train stops at Daejeon Station or Osong Station |
| Honam High-Speed Line, including Gwangju Songjeong | Whether the train stops at Osong Station and which stations it runs via |
| Toward Honam via Seodaejeon | Whether your boarding station is Seodaejeon Station |
| From Daejeon toward Honam | Search separately for departures from Seodaejeon and connections via other stations |

The route distance is based on Korail's [Passenger Train Operating Information](https://info.korail.com/info/contents.do?key=1612). Opening dates and stations can be checked in the Korea National Railway's [Major High-Speed Railway Projects](https://www.kr.or.kr/sub/info.do?m=05010202). Do not assume that every train stops at a station just because it appears on the route map.

## Checking Fares and Timetables from Seoul, Yongsan, and Suseo

To check the exact fare to Daejeon or Osong, enter your travel date and train. This article does not estimate unverified route fares. Check journey times and the number of daily services using search results for the same date.

Korail reduced KTX fares by an average of 10% from September 1, 2026. The reduction was based on existing SRT fare levels. Do not apply the average reduction rate uniformly to the previous fare for each route.

| Fare examples in Korail's announcement | Before the reduction | After the September 1, 2026 reduction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seoul to Busan | 59,800 won | 54,400 won |
| Yongsan to Gwangju Songjeong | 46,800 won | 42,000 won |

These amounts are examples from the announcement explaining base fares after the reduction. The actual amount paid varies by train, date, and discount. You cannot calculate fares for Daejeon or Osong routes from the amounts for these two routes.

1. Select an available departure station from Seoul, Yongsan, and Suseo.
2. Enter Daejeon or Osong as your arrival station.
3. Set your travel date, then check departure and arrival times for each train.
4. Check the seat class and the amount payable after discounts.

When reading older articles about fare increases, distinguish between their effective dates. On March 7, 2025, Korail stated that the increase rate and timing had not been finalized. This article uses the fare reductions effective September 1, 2026, which were announced later.

## KTX Departures from Suseo and Discount Conditions After Integration

Search for and book high-speed trains departing from Suseo in Korail+ as well. From September 1, 2026, KTX and SRT operate as a unified KTX service. Former SRT trains have been renamed KTX-Sancheon.

New routes via Seodaejeon and Gupo stations have also been introduced for departures from Suseo. Select your travel date to check the number of services via Seodaejeon. Daejeon Station and Seodaejeon Station are separate stations, so check the station name again.

| Discount or rewards item | Effective September 1, 2026 | Conditions to check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Youth discount | Ages 13-24, 10-30% off fares | Train occupancy and whether the discount offer applies |
| Young adult discount | Ages 25-33, 10-40% off fares | Train occupancy and whether the discount offer applies |
| Online special fares | 10-30% off fares | Eligible trains and seats |
| Member mileage | 5% of the actual amount paid | Conditions for earning member mileage |
| Benefits for departures from or arrivals at Suseo | Expanded mileage benefits and conventional-train transfer discounts | Whether they apply to your selected journey |

Even with broader discounts, not every seat receives the maximum discount. Check Korail+ for offers that apply to you. The source is Korail's [High-Speed Rail Integrated Operations Announcement](https://info.korail.com/info/selectBbsNttView.do?key=911&bbsNo=199&nttNo=27135).

## Example of a Conventional-Train Transfer Discount at Daejeon Station

If traveling from Suseo to Yeongdong, also search for a journey with a transfer at Daejeon Station. Korail presented this journey as an example of the transfer discount. The discount applies to the conventional-train fare from Daejeon to Yeongdong.

The following guidance appears in Korail's “Korail to Begin Integrated High-Speed Rail Operations in September.”

> If you purchase tickets together for a KTX service departing from or arriving at Suseo Station and a conventional train, you can receive a 30% discount on the conventional-train fare.

| Journey segment | Train used | Discount described in the announcement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Suseo to Daejeon | KTX | Not the segment eligible for the 30% discount in this transfer example |
| Daejeon to Yeongdong | Conventional trains such as Saemaeul and Mugunghwa | 30% off the applicable conventional-train fare |

The discount in this example is **30%** of the conventional-train segment's fare. Do not calculate it as a discount on the total journey cost. Since the tickets must be purchased together, check that the transfer discount is shown before paying.

## The Metro at Daejeon Station and Sejong BRT at Osong Station

At Daejeon Station, consider a connection to Metro Line 1. If traveling from Osong Station to Sejong, first decide which BRT stop to get off at. Do not judge your arrival time at your final destination solely by the train's arrival time.

### Transferring to the Metro at Daejeon Station

After getting off the KTX, follow the metro signs. Daejeon Station provides access to Daejeon Metro Line 1. For the exact walking route, check the on-site maps and Daejeon Transportation Corporation's station guide.

1. Find the metro station closest to your final destination.
2. Check the route from Daejeon Station to the metro platform.
3. Check the direction of travel and service times before boarding.

If you need an elevator, ask about an accessible route first. This article does not specify an exit number or a fixed transfer time. Check service information with [Daejeon Transportation Corporation](https://djtc.kr/).

### Traveling from Osong Station to Sejong

For the Government Complex Sejong area, check BRT routes B1, B2, and B3. These routes are listed in the Ministry of Science and ICT's transport guide. The listed stop to get off at is Government Complex Sejong North.

1. Check the exact address of the institution you are visiting and the nearest stop.
2. Look up the relevant route through Sejong Urban Transport Corporation or the bus information system.
3. Check the boarding location at Osong Station and the bus's direction of travel.
4. Check bus service times after your train's arrival.

The source is the Ministry of Science and ICT's [Directions Guide](https://msit.go.kr/contents/cont.do?mId=299&mPid=146&sCode=user). Recheck BRT fares, service intervals, and last-bus times for your travel date. The appropriate stop also changes depending on your destination within Sejong.

## Checking Parking, Luggage Lockers, and Nursing Rooms

Decide which station facilities you need and check them before departure. Parking fees and facility operating status require up-to-date information. This article does not list unverified fees, floor numbers, or exit locations.

| Facility needed | What to check in advance | Where to check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parking | Entrance, operating hours, base fee, daily maximum fee, rail passenger discount | The operator of your chosen parking facility and the on-site fee board |
| Luggage lockers | Location, luggage size limits, fees, availability | Station information desk and locker operating information |
| Nursing room | Location, operating hours, access method | Korail station guide and station information desk |
| Elevators | Routes connecting platforms with onward transport | Station information desk and on-site maps |
| Rental car | Actual pickup location, business hours, return conditions | Branch information from the company you booked with |

For rail-related inquiries, contact the customer service center at 1588-7788. Identify the parking facility by name before checking its fees. For rental cars, go to the vehicle pickup location shown on your booking screen.

## Comparing Arrival Times and Total Transport Costs

Choose your station by comparing the time and cost of reaching your final destination. Travel and waiting time remain even after you get off the train. Use the table below to compare actual search results.

| Comparison item | Via Daejeon Station | Via Osong Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| From your starting point to the station | Travel time to your departure station in the Seoul metropolitan area or elsewhere | Travel time to your departure station in the Seoul metropolitan area or elsewhere |
| Train journey | Departure and arrival times of your selected train | Departure and arrival times of your selected train |
| Movement within the arrival station | To the metro, bus, or taxi boarding point | To the BRT, bus, or taxi boarding point |
| Waiting for a connection | Service intervals at your actual travel time | Service intervals at your actual travel time |
| Final leg | From your drop-off point to your destination | From your drop-off point to your destination |
| Total transport cost | Train payment plus onward transport costs | Train payment plus onward transport costs |

For a visit to Sejong, compare options using the address of the building you will visit. For a visit to Cheongju, you must also calculate travel after arriving at Osong Station separately. If driving, include parking fees in your total transport cost.

## Common Mistakes When Booking and Changing Tickets

Distinguishing station names, segments eligible for discounts, and change conditions can reduce booking errors. In particular, do not treat Daejeon Station and Seodaejeon Station as the same station. Reread the departure and arrival stations on your ticket just before paying.

- Do not go to Seodaejeon Station with a ticket for Daejeon Station.
- Not every high-speed train stops at Osong Station, even though it is a junction.
- Do not use the average 10% reduction as a formula for calculating individual route fares.
- Do not apply the 30% transfer discount to the total journey cost.
- Do not assume your ticket has been issued just because you can see your reservation details.

Ticket changes are possible within 7 days before or after the travel date. Changes without a fee are allowed **until 30 minutes before departure**. This is based on Korail's integrated operations announcement of August 5, 2026.

Do not confuse the change-fee waiver with cancellation and refund conditions. You must check seat availability for the train you want to change to in Korail+. Also check any additional payment or refund amount shown on the change screen.

## FAQ

### Should I choose Daejeon Station or Osong Station to get to downtown Daejeon?
First, check the transport connections from Daejeon Station to your destination. You can take Daejeon Metro Line 1. Make your final choice after also comparing travel times after the train arrives.

### Is Osong Station in Sejong?
Osong Station is in Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. Its street address is 123 Osonggarak-ro. To travel to Sejong, check connecting transport options such as BRT.

### Does the Honam High-Speed Line branch off at Daejeon Station?
The Honam High-Speed Line branches off from the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line at Osong Station. Look up services via Seodaejeon separately. Daejeon Station and Seodaejeon Station are different stations.

### How much is the KTX fare from Seoul to Daejeon Station or Osong Station?
Enter your travel date and route in Korail+ to check. The fares for these routes after the reduction could not be verified for this article. Do not estimate the fares using the average reduction rate.

### Where can I check KTX timetables and the number of daily services for Daejeon Station and Osong Station?
Search by date in Korail+ or on the Korail website. You must enter the departure and arrival stations accurately. You can also contact the Railway Customer Center at 1588-7788.

### Do I also book trains departing from Suseo through Korail+?
Under the integrated service as of September 1, 2026, high-speed trains departing from Suseo are also KTX trains. Search and book through Korail+. The former SRT trains have been renamed KTX-Sancheon.

### If I travel from Suseo to Yeongdong via Daejeon, is the total fare discounted by 30%?
The announced discount applies to the conventional train fare between Daejeon and Yeongdong. It requires purchasing KTX and conventional train tickets together. Do not apply the 30% discount to the total fare for the journey.

### Which BRT services go from Osong Station to the Government Complex Sejong?
The Ministry of Science and ICT's transport guide lists B1, B2, and B3. It instructs passengers to get off at the Government Complex Sejong North stop. Check the stop for the agency you are visiting and the service information for your travel date.

### Where can I check parking fees and luggage locker locations at Daejeon Station and Osong Station?
For parking fees, check the information provided by the operator of the parking lot you plan to use. For luggage locker and nursing room locations, check Korail's station information or ask at the station information desk. Current fees and locations have not been confirmed in this article.

### How late can I change a KTX ticket without a fee?
According to the announcement on August 5, 2026, you can make changes up to 30 minutes before departure. Changes are allowed to dates within 7 days before or after the travel date. Check cancellation and refund conditions separately.

### Does the 40% youth discount apply to all trains?
The youth discount for ages 25 to 33 is 10% to 40% of the fare, depending on seat occupancy. The maximum discount does not apply to all trains. Check your eligibility and available discounted seats in Korail+.

## Sources

- [Korea Railroad Corporation, KORAIL, Integrated High-Speed Rail Operations from September, August 5, 2026](https://info.korail.com/info/selectBbsNttView.do?key=911&bbsNo=199&nttNo=27135)
- [Korea Railroad Corporation, Passenger Train Operations Information: Routes](https://info.korail.com/info/contents.do?key=1612)
- [Korea National Railway, Status of Major High-Speed Rail Projects](https://www.kr.or.kr/sub/info.do?m=05010202)
- [Korea Railroad Corporation, Press Reference Material on Plans to Raise Rail Fares, March 7, 2025](https://info.korail.com/info/selectBbsNttView.do?key=911&bbsNo=199&nttNo=24300)
- [KORAIL Ticket Reservations](https://www.korail.com/ticket/main)
- [Cheongju City, Osong Station Address in the Guide to Self-Service Civil Document Kiosk Locations in Heungdeok-gu](https://toktalk.cheongju.go.kr/home/sub.do?menukey=7506)
- [Ministry of Science and ICT, Directions and Transportation Guide from Osong Station](https://msit.go.kr/contents/cont.do?mId=299&mPid=146&sCode=user)
- [Daejeon Transportation Corporation, Bid Results for Secondary Station Names at Daejeon Station and Other Stations on Daejeon Metro Line 1](https://www.djtc.kr/kor/board.do?bbsIdx=19952&menuIdx=356)
- [Daejeon Transportation Corporation](https://djtc.kr/)
- [Railway Customer Service Center Phone Number and Guide to Checking Train Timetables and Fares](https://etk.srail.kr/cms/archive.do?pageId=TK0406010000)

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