How to travel from Iksan to Daegu, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Daegu is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Iksan to Daegu by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Seodaegu(Daegu West).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Daegu.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Daegu

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Daegu by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Iksan and Daegu is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Iksan and Daegu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Daegu is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Daegu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Daegu. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Daegu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Iksan and Daegu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Iksan and Daegu. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Iksan and Daegu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 45m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Iksan and Daegu. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iksan to Daegu. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Daegu is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Daegu. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Iksan and Daegu. The distance is around 205km (127 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 Iksan to Daegu is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

How do I get from Iksan to Daegu

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Daegu

Transport options from Iksan to Daegu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
₩31,450($24)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩32,760($25)
on demand205km (127 miles)

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Airports near Daegu

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Daegu
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Daegu
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Daegu