How to travel from Incheon to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Incheon and Pohang is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Incheon to Pohang 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Pohang.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Incheon and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Incheon to Pohang by subway, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Incheon and Pohang is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Incheon and Pohang by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Incheon to Pohang is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Incheon and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Incheon and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Incheon to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Seoul Metro and Korail run train services between Incheon and Pohang. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Incheon and Pohang. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Incheon to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Incheon and Pohang. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Incheon to Pohang. We recommend that you take the train to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Incheon and Pohang. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Pohang is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Incheon and Pohang

Transport options from Incheon to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩91,730($70)
every 10 mins330km (205 miles)
Plane and Train2h 30m
₩535,970($410)
hourly387km (241 miles)
Train
3h 30m
₩47,175($36)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
₩39,315($30)
every 4 hours380km (236 miles)
Bus via Cheongju5h 15m
₩41,935($32)
twice daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩55,040($42)
on demand345km (214 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