The distance between Incheon and Daegu is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Incheon to Daegu by subway, 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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Take the train to Geomam Station then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE).
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Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Dongdaegu Station.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu.
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There are several options for getting from Incheon to Daegu by subway, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩529,415 ($405).
The distance between Incheon and Daegu is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Incheon and Daegu by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Incheon to Daegu is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ₩529,415 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Incheon and Daegu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Incheon and Daegu. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Incheon to Daegu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station, Gwangmyeong Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Incheon and Daegu. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Incheon and Daegu. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Incheon and Daegu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 40m.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Incheon and Daegu. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Incheon to Daegu. We recommend that you take the train to Geomam Station then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 1h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Incheon and Daegu. The distance is around 297km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Daegu is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 1h 60m | ₩529,415($405) | every 15 mins | 308km (191 miles) |
Train to Geomam Station, plane | 2h 40m | ₩114,010($87) | hourly | 424km (264 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 45m | ₩66,830($51) | hourly | 456km (283 miles) |
Train to Geomam Station, plane | 3h 15m | ₩95,660($73) | hourly | 456km (284 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | ₩36,690($28) | every 30 mins | 326km (202 miles) |
Train to Daegu Station | 3h 55m | ₩36,690($28) | every 3 hours | 319km (198 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | ₩30,140($23) | every 4 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ₩48,485($37) | on demand | 297km (185 miles) |
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Seoul Metro
Ko Bus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Daegu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.