How to travel from Pohang to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Dongducheon is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pohang to Dongducheon by train, subway, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩103,525($79)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Dongducheon by train, subway, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩103,525 ($79).

The distance between Pohang and Dongducheon is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Pohang and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Dongducheon is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩103,525 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Dongducheon. 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 35m.

Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Pohang and Dongducheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pohang and Dongducheon. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Dongducheon. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Dongducheon. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

How do I get from Pohang to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Dongducheon

Transport options from Pohang to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 10m
₩103,525($79)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 50m
₩69,455($53)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
₩441,615($335)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train
3h 35m
₩40,625($31)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
₩69,455($53)
on demand355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon