How to travel from Busan to Daegu, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Daegu is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Busan to Daegu by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daegu.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩131,045($100)
Operated by

Navi Call

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Daegu.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Daegu

There are several options for getting from Busan to Daegu by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩6,550 ($5) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩17,035 ($13).

The distance between Busan and Daegu is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Busan and Daegu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Daegu is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Daegu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩6,550 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Daegu. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Busan and Daegu with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 40m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Busan and Daegu. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Busan and Daegu. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Busan and Daegu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 10m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Busan and Daegu. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Busan to Daegu. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Daegu is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Daegu. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Busan and Daegu. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Daegu is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Busan to Daegu

Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Daegu

Transport options from Busan to Daegu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1hr
₩17,035($13)
every 20 mins135km (84 miles)
Train to Daegu Station1h 40m
₩6,550($5)
hourly119km (74 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
₩10,485($8)
every 30 mins103km (64 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
₩131,045($100)
on demand101km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
₩17,035($13)
on demand101km (63 miles)

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Airports near Daegu

The following major airports near Daegu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Daegu
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Daegu
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Daegu