How to travel from Taebaek to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Pohang is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Pohang by bus, 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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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

bus Tago

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Pohong Station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pohong station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance173km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Pohang by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Taebaek and Pohang is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Taebaek and Pohang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Pohang is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Pohang. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Pohang. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Taebaek and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taebaek and Pohang with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 10m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Pohang. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Pohang. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Taebaek and Pohang. The distance is around 173km (107 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 Taebaek to Pohang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Pohang

Transport options from Taebaek to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 10m
₩31,450($24)
4 times a day189km (118 miles)
Train
4h 55m
₩39,315($30)
every 4 hours456km (283 miles)
Taxi
2h 25m
₩209,670($160)
on demand173km (107 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩34,070($26)
on demand173km (107 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