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.
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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Take the train to Dongdaegu Station.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu.
Ko Bus
Take a taxi to Daegu.
Navi Call
+ 1 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1hr | ₩17,035($13) | every 20 mins | 135km (84 miles) |
Train to Daegu Station | 1h 40m | ₩6,550($5) | hourly | 119km (74 miles) |
Bus | 1h 10m | ₩10,485($8) | every 30 mins | 103km (64 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 5m | ₩131,045($100) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | ₩17,035($13) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ko Bus
bus Tago
The following major airports near Daegu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.