How to travel from Daegu to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Icheon is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Daegu to Icheon by train, subway, 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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Train

Take the train to Suseo SRT then Imae Station and then to Icheon Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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plane
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bus
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Daegu (TAE) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Suseo Station.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩452,100($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus via Gumi

Take the bus to Gumi then Yeoju and then to Icheon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Icheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Daegu and Icheon is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Daegu and Icheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Icheon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Icheon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Icheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Daegu and Icheon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Ko Bus, Cheongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago, TxBus and KN Bus run regular bus services between Daegu and Icheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Icheon. We recommend that you fly from Daegu (TAE) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Suseo Station. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Daegu and Icheon. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Icheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

How do I get from Daegu to Icheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Icheon

Transport options from Daegu to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩38,005($29)
every 30 mins322km (200 miles)
Train to Suwon Station3h 55m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 60m
₩452,100($345)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Train to Pohong Station, plane and bus3h 45m
₩120,560($90)
hourly472km (294 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
₩60,280($46)
hourly514km (320 miles)
Train to Ulsan Station, plane and bus4h 25m
₩112,695($86)
hourly503km (312 miles)
Bus via Gumi + 1 similar
3hrs
₩19,655($15)
twice daily240km (149 miles)
Bus3h 35m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours261km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩43,245($33)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon