How to travel from Suwon to Daegu, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Daegu is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Suwon to Daegu by train, subway, 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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Train via Jije Station

Take the train to Jije Station and then to Dongdaegu Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩537,280($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Daegu.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Daegu

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Daegu by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩32,760 ($25).

The distance between Suwon and Daegu is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Suwon 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 Suwon to Daegu is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Daegu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suwon and Daegu. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Suwon and Daegu with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 45m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa, Seoul Metro and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suwon and Daegu. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Suwon and Daegu. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Daegu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Daejeon. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Suwon and Daegu. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon to Daegu. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Suwon and Daegu. The distance is around 259km (161 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 Suwon to Daegu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Daegu

Transport options from Suwon to Daegu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Jije Station + 1 similar
2hrs
₩32,760($25)
hourly252km (156 miles)
Train2h 45m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours261km (162 miles)
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩537,280($410)
every 20 mins334km (208 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 50m
₩66,830($51)
hourly484km (300 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
₩30,140($23)
every 30 mins279km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩41,935($32)
on demand259km (161 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