How to travel from Gimpo to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Pohang is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimpo to Pohang by train, 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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Fly

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Train

Take the train to Pohong Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Pohang by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩95,660 ($73).

The distance between Gimpo and Pohang is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Gimpo and Pohang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Pohang is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩95,660 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Gimpo and Pohang. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station and Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail run train services between Gimpo and Pohang. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Gimpo and Pohang. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gimpo and Pohang. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and arrive at Pohang (KPO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Gimpo and Pohang with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Jin Air fly between Gimpo and Pohang. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Pohang (KPO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Gimpo to Pohang typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gimpo and Pohang. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

How do I get from Gimpo to Pohang

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Pohang

Transport options from Gimpo to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 30m
₩95,660($73)
every 15 mins314km (195 miles)
Train
3hrs
₩44,555($34)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
₩70,765($54)
on demand362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Pohang

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

KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Pohang
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Pohang
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Pohang