How to travel from Pohang to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Icheon is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Pohang to Icheon 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 IcheonPohang 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 Icheon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩100,905($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus to Icheon

Take the bus to Icheon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Gyeongju Bus Terminal

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Icheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩52,415 ($40).

The distance between Pohang and Icheon is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Pohang and Icheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Icheon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Icheon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Pohang and Icheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Icheon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Pohang and Icheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 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 Icheon. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Icheon. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Icheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

How do I get from Pohang to Icheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Icheon

Transport options from Pohang to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩100,905($77)
every 30 mins379km (235 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
₩66,830($51)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train
2h 55m
₩44,555($34)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Bus to Icheon + 1 similar
4h 15m
₩31,450($24)
once daily292km (181 miles)
Bus4h 40m
₩35,380($27)
hourly379km (236 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon