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.
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.
· Check the address of your final destination. Compare transport options from Daejeon Station and Osong Station to your destination.
· Enter your departure and arrival stations. If departing from the Seoul metropolitan area, search separately for Seoul, Yongsan, and Suseo.
· Select your travel date and passenger count. Check which trains actually run on your preferred date.
· Compare arrival times and fares for each train. If transferring to a conventional train, search for connecting journeys as well.
· 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. 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.
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. Opening dates and stations can be checked in the Korea National Railway's Major High-Speed Railway Projects. 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.
· Select an available departure station from Seoul, Yongsan, and Suseo.
· Enter Daejeon or Osong as your arrival station.
· Set your travel date, then check departure and arrival times for each train.
· 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.
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.
· Find the metro station closest to your final destination.
· Check the route from Daejeon Station to the metro platform.
· 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.
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.
· Check the exact address of the institution you are visiting and the nearest stop.
· Look up the relevant route through Sejong Urban Transport Corporation or the bus information system.
· Check the boarding location at Osong Station and the bus's direction of travel.
· Check bus service times after your train's arrival.
The source is the Ministry of Science and ICT's Directions Guide. 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.
