HNU to the World!

There are many ways to get to Daejeon from Incheon International Airport. The most common and most economic method for getting to Daejeon is by picking up a bus from the airport. However, as of the end of 2010 the KTX or the Korean bullet train has opened a service allowing people to travel from Incheon International airport to anywhere on the KTX line including Daejeon.

*Important note: Those arriving after 10:30pm may wish to stay overnight in Seoul or Incheon as the buses and trains all stop by 10:30pm. However, both the train and the bus terminals open again early in the morning for ease of travel. If you believe you will arrive after 10pm please contact the CIR so that we may help you in acquiring accommodations for the night.

The first method to get to Daejeon is by bus:

• Bus fare (one-way): 23,100 /25,400 for night bus
• Where to take: 1st Floor, Bus stop 9D at Incheon International Airport
• Time required: Approximately 3 hours

* For further information, please check this link: Incheon Airport Bus Routes

From Daejeon Terminal Complex or Railway Station to HNU

HNU is close to the Daejeon Terminal Complex as well as Daejeon Railway Station.

• From Daejeon Terminal Complex to HNU, if you take a bus (#102, 105, 605, 611) , the fare is only 1500 won and it takes not more than 15 minutes. If you take taxi, the fare is about 3,000 won only and takes less than 15 minutes in normal traffic flow.
• From Daejeon Railway Station, it is easy to get to HNU as well. By bus (#614, 711, 314) to HNU, the fare is only 1500 won only and takes less than 15 minutes. If you take a taxi from the Daejeon Railway Station, the fare is about 6000 won and takes about 10 minutes in a normal traffic flow.

Travel by KTX:

As of the late winter of 2010, travel between Incheon and the rest of Korea via the KTX has become available. There is a train from Incheon to Seoul Station and from Seoul Station a ticket to Daejeon via the KTX can be purchased. The cost is more expensive than the bus but the travel time is much faster. Once arriving at the airport you will want to find the AREX train from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station. The tickets should be roughly 4,000 won (roughly 4.00 to 4.10 USD) and the train should take about 43-50 minutes to arrive at Seoul Station. These trains will run roughly every thirty minutes. Make sure you purchase a ticket for Seoul Station and not Gimpo Airport (a local airport with in Korea).

Once you arrive at Seoul Station a KTX ticket can be purchased from Seoul Station to Daejeon Station with a ticket price of 23,700 Korean Won for the economy class ticket. A first class ticket may also be purchased for 33,200 Korea Won. Trains typically run at the top of the hour with another train every thirty five to forty minutes during the busiest times. Daejeon is easy to get to as it is on the same line that connects Seoul to Busan so trains are available much more often.

Once you arrive at Daejeon Station please take any of the 614,711,314 bus to HNU. The bus fare is 1500 won (roughly US$ 1.50). Additionally, as stated above a taxi can be hired for more personal travel and this can take roughly 6000 won (roughly 6.00-6.50 USD). Total travel time may vary slightly but roughly one hour and fifty minutes between the two trains and a bus or a taxi.

Airport Pick-up

Students are requested to submit their arrival information with the application form so that the airport pick-up can be arranged without any cost from Incheon International Airport to Hannam University. We need this information in advance for the student’s convenience.