How to travel from Pohang to Daegu, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Daegu is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pohang to Daegu by train, bus, taxi 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.

  • Duration45min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daegu.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩111,385($85)
Operated by

POS Call

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Drive

Drive to Daegu.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance84km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Daegu

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Daegu by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩11,795 ($9).

The distance between Pohang and Daegu is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Pohang and Daegu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Daegu is to take the train which takes around 45min and will set you back approx ₩11,795 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Daegu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Daegu. It typically takes around 45min and departs hourly.

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

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Daegu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 45min, 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 Pohang and Daegu. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pohang and Daegu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 10m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Pohang and Daegu. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Daegu. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 45min.

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 Pohang and Daegu. The distance is around 84km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Daegu is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

How do I get from Pohang to Daegu

Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Daegu

Transport options from Pohang to Daegu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
45min
₩11,795($9)
hourly86km (54 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
₩9,175($7)
every 30 mins81km (50 miles)
Taxi
55min
₩111,385($85)
on demand84km (52 miles)
Drive
55min
₩14,415($11)
on demand84km (52 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