How to travel from Donghae to Andong, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Andong is around 149km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Yeongju Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Taebaek Station then take the bus to Andong.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Andong.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Andong.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance149km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Andong

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Andong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Donghae and Andong is around 149km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Donghae and Andong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Andong is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Andong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Andong. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongju Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Donghae and Andong. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Donghae and Andong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Andong. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donghae to Andong. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongju Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Andong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Andong. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Donghae and Andong. The distance is around 149km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Andong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

How do I get from Donghae to Andong

Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Andong

Transport options from Donghae to Andong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
₩11,795($9)
every 20 mins168km (104 miles)
Train and Bus
4hrs
₩18,345($14)
once daily151km (94 miles)
Taxi
2h 15m
₩183,460($140)
on demand149km (92 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩28,830($22)
on demand149km (92 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Donghae and Andong

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Airports near Andong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Andong
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Andong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Andong