How to travel from Icheon to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Pohang is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Icheon to Pohang 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩94,350($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and then to Pohang Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance268km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Pohang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩94,350 ($72).

The distance between Icheon and Pohang is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Icheon and Pohang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Pohang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩94,350 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station, Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Icheon and Pohang. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Icheon and Pohang. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Icheon and Pohang. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Pohang. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Icheon and Pohang. The distance is around 268km (166 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 Icheon to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Pohang

Transport options from Icheon to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2hrs
₩94,350($72)
twice daily381km (237 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane3h 40m
₩60,280($46)
twice daily524km (325 miles)
Train
3h 10m
₩44,555($34)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩35,380($27)
hourly381km (237 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)5h 50m
₩38,005($29)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand268km (166 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