How to travel from Seoul to Andong, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Andong is around 221km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seoul to Andong by bus, train 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 Andong Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Andong.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Easy Ticket

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Drive

Drive to Andong.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance226km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Andong

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Andong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Seoul and Andong is around 221km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Seoul and Andong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Andong is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Andong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Andong. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seoul to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Korail run train services between Seoul and Andong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Seoul and Andong. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Andong with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 40m.

Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Seoul and Andong. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Andong. We recommend that you take the bus to Andong. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Andong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Andong. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Seoul and Andong. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Andong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

How do I get from Seoul to Andong

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Andong

Transport options from Seoul to Andong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours255km (159 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
₩22,275($17)
every 30 mins221km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩36,690($28)
on demand226km (140 miles)

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Airports near Andong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Andong
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Andong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Andong