How to travel from Pohang to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Yeongcheon is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pohang to Yeongcheon by train, 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 Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration52min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩78,625($60)
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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance59km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Yeongcheon by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩3,930 ($3) and will take around 52min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩78,625 ($60).

The distance between Pohang and Yeongcheon is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 38km (24 miles)

It takes around 52min to get from Pohang and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Yeongcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx ₩78,625 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩3,930 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 52min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pohang and Yeongcheon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 52min.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Yeongcheon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 52min, 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Yeongcheon. instead which will take 42min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 52min.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 52min and will usually cost around ₩3,930 ($3).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Pohang to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
52min
₩3,930($3)
every 20 mins75km (46 miles)
Taxi
42min
₩78,625($60)
on demand59km (37 miles)
Drive
42min
₩11,795($9)
on demand59km (37 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon