How to travel from Jeonju to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Pohang is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jeonju to Pohang 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 Pohong Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

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

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Pohang by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Jeonju and Pohang is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Jeonju 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 Jeonju to Pohang is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Pohang. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeonju to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail run train services between Jeonju and Pohang. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Jeonju and Pohang. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jeonju and Pohang with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.

bus Tago, Jeonbuk Express and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jeonju and Pohang. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Pohang. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Pohong Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

How do I get from Jeonju to Pohang

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Pohang

Transport options from Jeonju to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩44,555($34)
every 3 hours360km (223 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩30,140($23)
every 20 mins288km (179 miles)
Bus via Masan5hrs
₩34,070($26)
every 4 hours345km (215 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩43,245($33)
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