How to travel from Daegu to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Pyeongchang is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daegu to Pyeongchang by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PyeongchangDaegu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩72,075($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance218km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Pyeongchang by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Daegu and Pyeongchang is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Daegu and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Pyeongchang is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Pyeongchang. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daegu and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 30m 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Pyeongchang. The distance is around 218km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩72,075 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Daegu to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
₩72,075($55)
every 3 hours324km (201 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
₩44,555($34)
5 times a day429km (267 miles)
Bus via Gangneung5h 50m
₩48,485($37)
once daily393km (244 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩43,245($33)
on demand218km (136 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang