How to travel from Daegu to Seongnam, South Korea

The distance between Daegu and Seongnam is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Daegu to Seongnam 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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Train

Take the train to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Bus

Take the bus to Seongnam.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gupo Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seongnam-si.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Seongnam

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Seongnam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Daegu and Seongnam is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Daegu and Seongnam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Seongnam is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Seongnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Seongnam. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Suseo SRT and Suseo Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Daegu and Seongnam. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Seongnam. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daegu and Seongnam with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daegu and Seongnam. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 25m 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 Seongnam. We recommend that you take the train to Gupo Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Seongnam is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Seongnam. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Seongnam is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Daegu to Seongnam

Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Seongnam

Transport options from Daegu to Seongnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 50m
₩36,690($28)
every 30 mins281km (175 miles)
Train to Suwon Station3h 30m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours296km (184 miles)
Train via Sintanjin Station3h 55m
₩15,725($12)
every 3 hours298km (185 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
₩24,900($19)
every 4 hours263km (164 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
₩62,900($48)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩49,795($38)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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Airports near Seongnam

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Seongnam
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Seongnam
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seongnam