How to travel from Pohang to Sejong, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Sejong is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pohang to Sejong by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Daejeon Station and then to Jochiwon Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jochiwon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩100,905($77)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Sejong

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Sejong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩26,210 ($20).

The distance between Pohang and Sejong is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Pohang and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Sejong is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩26,210 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Sejong. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Sejong. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Sejong. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Pohang and Sejong. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m 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 Sejong. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jochiwon Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Sejong. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Sejong

Transport options from Pohang to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
₩26,210($20)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 45m
₩100,905($77)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩26,210($20)
twice daily233km (145 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu4hrs
₩24,900($19)
hourly274km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩43,245($33)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong