How to travel from Pohang to Seosan, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Seosan is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Sapgyo Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩87,800($67)
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Seosan.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩103,525($79)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Seosan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Seosan.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Seosan

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Seosan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩87,800 ($67).

The distance between Pohang and Seosan is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Pohang and Seosan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Seosan is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩87,800 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Seosan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Seosan. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Seosan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheonan Asan Station and Sapgyo Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Seosan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Seosan. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Seosan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Pohang and Seosan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m 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 Seosan. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Seosan. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Seosan is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Seosan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Seosan. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Seosan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩87,800 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Seosan

Transport options from Pohang to Seosan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
₩87,800($67)
every 4 hours348km (216 miles)
Plane and Bus
3h 35m
₩103,525($79)
every 20 mins442km (274 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
₩44,555($34)
hourly442km (275 miles)
Bus via Cheongju5h 30m
₩43,245($33)
twice daily339km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩53,730($41)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Seosan

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seosan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Seosan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Seosan