How to travel from Jinju to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Pohang is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jinju 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 Dongdaegu Station and then to Pohong Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal and then to Pohang.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Drive

Drive to Pohang.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Pohang by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Jinju and Pohang is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Pohang is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Pohang, 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 Jinju and Pohang. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jinju and Pohang. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Jinju and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan Sasang Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

bus Tago, TxBus and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jinju and Pohang. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Pohang. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Pohong Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Jinju and Pohang. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Pohang

Transport options from Jinju to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
₩30,140($23)
every 3 hours240km (149 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
₩24,900($19)
hourly214km (133 miles)
Bus via Masan3h 30m
₩22,275($17)
every 20 mins201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩31,450($24)
on demand193km (120 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