How to travel from Pohang to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Iksan is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pohang to Iksan 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 IksanPohang if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Fly

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gunsan (KUV).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩286,985($220)
Operated by

Jin Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Seodaegu(Daegu West) and then to Iksan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance292km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Iksan 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 take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Pohang and Iksan is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Pohang and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Iksan, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Pohang and Iksan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seodaegu(Daegu West). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TxBus and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Pohang and Iksan. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pohang and Iksan. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and arrive at Gunsan (KUV) - via Cheju (CJU). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Pohang to Iksan. There is however a flight that goes via Cheju (CJU). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pohang to Iksan typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Pohang (KPO) and and arrive into Gunsan (KUV).

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Iksan

Transport options from Pohang to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩40,625($31)
every 4 hours334km (208 miles)
Fly
2h 50m
₩286,985($220)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Bus to Iksan4h 30m
₩32,760($25)
once daily310km (193 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩47,175($36)
on demand292km (181 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan