The distance between Cheonan and Pohang is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cheonan to Pohang by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Daejeon Station and then to Pohong Station.
Fly from Chongju (CJJ) to Pohang (KPO).
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Take the bus to Pohang.
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There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Pohang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Cheonan and Pohang is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Cheonan and Pohang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Pohang is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩27,520 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheonan and Pohang. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cheonan to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Cheonan and Pohang. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Cheonan and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheonan to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Cheonan and Pohang. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cheonan and Pohang. Flights depart from Chongju (CJJ) and arrive at Pohang (KPO) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Cheonan to Pohang. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cheonan to Pohang typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Chongju (CJJ) and and arrive into Pohang (KPO).
The closest major airport to Pohang is Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Pohang. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cheonan and Pohang. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheonan to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | ₩27,520($21) | hourly | 279km (174 miles) |
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ₩110,075($84) | every 4 hours | 825km (513 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 30m | ₩99,595($76) | every 30 mins | 413km (257 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 55m | ₩30,140($23) | twice daily | 258km (160 miles) |
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) | 4h 40m | ₩38,005($29) | hourly | 411km (255 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ₩49,795($38) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Pohang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.