How to travel from Pohang to Namhae, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Namhae is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pohang to Namhae by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Jinju Station.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Seodaegu(Daegu West) and then to Jinju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jinju.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Namhae

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Namhae by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Pohang and Namhae is around 193km (120 miles).

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Pohang and Namhae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Namhae is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Namhae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Namhae. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Namhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station and Jinju Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Namhae. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Namhae. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Namhae. 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 3h 30m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Pohang and Namhae. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m 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 Namhae. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Jinju Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Namhae is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Namhae. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Namhae. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Namhae is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Namhae

Transport options from Pohang to Namhae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
₩35,380($27)
every 2 hours244km (152 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours211km (131 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩38,005($29)
on demand193km (120 miles)

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Airports near Namhae

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Namhae
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Namhae
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Namhae