How to travel from Pohang to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Hwaseong is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out HwaseongPohang if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seoul Station then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Hwaseong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Pohang and Hwaseong is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Pohang and Hwaseong by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Hwaseong is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pohang and Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pohang and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu), Seoul Nat'l Univ. Education Station and Sadang Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Pohang and Hwaseong. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 50m 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 Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Hwaseong. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Hwaseong is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Hwaseong

Transport options from Pohang to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 50m
₩91,730($70)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
₩35,380($27)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal6hrs
₩38,005($29)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 45m
₩47,175($36)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩53,730($41)
on demand331km (206 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong