How to travel from Pohang to Mungyeong, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Mungyeong is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pohang to Mungyeong by train, bus, taxi 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 Dongdaegu Station then Gimcheon Station and then to Jeomchon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeomchon.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

bus Tago

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mungyeong.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

POS Call

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mungyeong.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Mungyeong

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Mungyeong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Pohang and Mungyeong is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (74 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Pohang and Mungyeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Mungyeong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Mungyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Mungyeong. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Mungyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station and Gimcheon Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Mungyeong. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Mungyeong. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Mungyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Pohang and Mungyeong. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m 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 Mungyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station then Gimcheon Station and then to Jeomchon Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Mungyeong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Mungyeong. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Mungyeong. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Mungyeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Mungyeong

Transport options from Pohang to Mungyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
₩17,035($13)
5 times a day215km (134 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
₩19,655($15)
twice daily180km (112 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
₩196,565($150)
on demand154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
₩30,140($23)
on demand154km (96 miles)

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Airports near Mungyeong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
64km (39 miles) from Mungyeong
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Mungyeong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Mungyeong