How to travel from Pohang to Seongnam, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Seongnam is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pohang to Seongnam by train, car, plane, subway and bus. 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 Suseo SRT.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩96,970($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Seongnam-si.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Seongnam

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Seongnam by train, car, plane, subway and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Pohang and Seongnam is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Pohang and Seongnam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Seongnam is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Seongnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station, Suseo SRT and Suseo Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Pohang and Seongnam. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pohang and Seongnam. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Suseo SRT. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Seongnam. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Taepyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Seongnam is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Seongnam. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Seongnam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

How do I get from Pohang to Seongnam

Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Seongnam

Transport options from Pohang to Seongnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
₩43,245($33)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩96,970($74)
every 30 mins344km (214 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
₩69,455($53)
hourly488km (303 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩58,970($45)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Seongnam

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Seongnam
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Seongnam
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seongnam