How to travel from Gwangju to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Gwangju and Pohang is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gwangju to Pohang by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩203,120($155)
Operated by

Jin Air

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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Pohang.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwangju and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Gwangju to Pohang by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩203,120 ($155).

The distance between Gwangju and Pohang is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Gwangju and Pohang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwangju to Pohang is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩203,120 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwangju and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwangju and Pohang. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwangju to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gwangju and Pohang. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Gwangju and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gwangju and Pohang with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 50m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Gwangju and Pohang. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gwangju and Pohang. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) and arrive at Pohang (KPO) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Gwangju to Pohang. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gwangju to Pohang typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Gwangju (KWJ) 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 Gwangju and Pohang. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwangju to Pohang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gwangju and Pohang

Transport options from Gwangju to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
₩203,120($155)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
₩546,450($415)
hourly611km (379 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 50m
₩372,165($285)
every 30 mins736km (457 miles)
Train
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
every 2 hours427km (266 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
₩28,830($22)
4 times a day288km (179 miles)
Bus via Daegu West3h 50m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours285km (177 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩45,865($35)
on demand284km (176 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