How to travel from Yangpyeong to Pohang, South Korea

The distance between Yangpyeong and Pohang is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Yangpyeong 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 Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju then Dongdaegu and then to Pohang.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Pohong station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yangpyeong and Pohang

There are several options for getting from Yangpyeong to Pohang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩104,835 ($80).

The distance between Yangpyeong and Pohang is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Yangpyeong and Pohang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yangpyeong to Pohang is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩104,835 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Yangpyeong and Pohang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yangpyeong and Pohang. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yangpyeong to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yangpyeong and Pohang. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Yangpyeong and Pohang. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yangpyeong to Pohang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Dongdaegu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Yangpyeong and Pohang. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yangpyeong to Pohang. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Yangpyeong and Pohang. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yangpyeong to Pohang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yangpyeong and Pohang

Transport options from Yangpyeong to Pohang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩104,835($80)
every 2 hours387km (241 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 5m
₩77,315($59)
every 2 hours530km (329 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
₩45,865($35)
every 2 hours432km (269 miles)
Train via Yeongcheon Station4h 20m
₩19,655($15)
twice daily369km (229 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
₩35,380($27)
twice daily382km (237 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩56,350($43)
on demand287km (178 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