How to travel from Pohang to Daejeon, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Daejeon is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pohang to Daejeon 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 Daejeon Station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Daejeon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance224km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Daejeon

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Daejeon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩24,900 ($19).

The distance between Pohang and Daejeon is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Pohang and Daejeon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Daejeon is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩24,900 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Daejeon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Daejeon. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Daejeon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Korail run train services between Pohang and Daejeon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Pohang and Daejeon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pohang and Daejeon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Pohang and Daejeon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m 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 Daejeon. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Daejeon is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 43km (26 miles) from Daejeon. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Pohang and Daejeon. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Daejeon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Daejeon

Transport options from Pohang to Daejeon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
₩24,900($19)
hourly215km (134 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
₩23,590($18)
every 20 mins224km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩36,690($28)
on demand224km (139 miles)

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Airports near Daejeon

The following major airports near Daejeon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
43km (26 miles) from Daejeon
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Daejeon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Daejeon