How to travel from Seongnam to Daegu, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Daegu is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seongnam to Daegu 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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plane
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train
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Plane and Train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Daegu Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Daegu.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Daegu

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Daegu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Seongnam and Daegu is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Seongnam and Daegu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Daegu is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Daegu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Daegu. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Daegu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seongnam and Daegu. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Seongnam and Daegu. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seongnam and Daegu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Daegu. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Seongnam to Daegu. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Daegu Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Daegu is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Daegu. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Seongnam and Daegu. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Daegu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Daegu

Transport options from Seongnam to Daegu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
₩36,690($28)
every 30 mins281km (175 miles)
Train to Daegu Station3h 35m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
₩26,210($20)
every 4 hours259km (161 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 50m
₩62,900($48)
hourly480km (299 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩49,795($38)
on demand257km (160 miles)

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Airports near Daegu

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Daegu
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Daegu
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Daegu