How to travel from Suwon to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Pohang is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Suwon to Pohang 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Pohang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Suwon and Pohang is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Suwon and Pohang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Pohang is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suwon and Pohang. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suwon to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suwon and Pohang. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Pohang. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yongin and Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Suwon and Pohang. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m 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 Pohang. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Pohang is Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Pohang. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Pohang. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Pohang

Transport options from Suwon to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩91,730($70)
every 30 mins358km (223 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3hrs
₩543,830($415)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train
2h 30m
₩40,625($31)
hourly328km (204 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩38,005($29)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩49,795($38)
on demand308km (191 miles)

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Airports near Pohang

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

KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Pohang
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Pohang
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Pohang