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.
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.
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Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO).
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Take the train to Osong Station and then to Pohong Station.
Take the bus to Pohang Express Bus Terminal.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 35m | ₩203,120($155) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3hrs | ₩546,450($415) | hourly | 611km (379 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | ₩372,165($285) | every 30 mins | 736km (457 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | ₩52,415($40) | every 2 hours | 427km (266 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ₩28,830($22) | 4 times a day | 288km (179 miles) |
Bus via Daegu West | 3h 50m | ₩28,830($22) | every 4 hours | 285km (177 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ₩45,865($35) | on demand | 284km (176 miles) |
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Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
The following major airports near Pohang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.