Getting around Korea: city to city
Pohang to Seoul by train, bus or plane
How to get from Pohang to Seoul. By train it takes 2 h 33 min (fastest 2 h 21 min), with 16 trains a weekday from 05:35 to 21:36. 1 flights a day take about 1 h 00 min in the air.
| How | Time | Per day | First and last | Fare (adult, one way) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2 h 33 min | 16 | 05:35–21:36 | from ₩48,000 | Pohang Station |
| Flight | 1 h 00 min | 1 | 19:50–19:50 | – | Pohang Gyeongju Airport |
Timetable from Korea's national transport data (TAGO), checked 10 October 2026. Times change with the season and holidays: confirm when you book.
Pohang to Seoul by train
Trains leave from Pohang Station and arrive at Seoul Station. 16 of the 16 weekday trains are high-speed (KTX or similar); the rest are slower trains that cost less.
Which train is which
- KTX, KTX-Sancheon, KTX-Cheongryong, KTX-Eum: high-speed trains, the fastest option.
All 16 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Arrives | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:35 | 08:01 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 07:14 | 09:52 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 09:57 | 12:25 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 10:14 | 12:48 | KTX | ₩48,600 |
| 10:39 | 13:11 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 11:04 | 13:36 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 12:16 | 14:56 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,000 |
| 12:52 | 15:19 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 14:03 | 16:41 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 15:35 | 17:56 | KTX | ₩48,600 |
| 16:05 | 18:47 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,000 |
| 18:00 | 20:33 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 18:31 | 20:56 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 18:54 | 21:31 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 19:27 | 22:07 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,000 |
| 21:36 | 00:07 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
Pohang to Seoul by plane
Flights go from Pohang Gyeongju Airport to Gimpo Airport (Seoul), flown by Jin Air. Add about 1 h 30 for getting to the airport and boarding.
All 1 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Airline | Flight | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:50 | Jin Air | LJ660 | – |
How to book
Trains: in the Korail+ app or on letskorail.com in English, with a foreign card. Tickets go on sale a month ahead; weekends and holidays sell out, so book a few days early. The Korea Rail Pass gives unlimited rides for foreign visitors.
Flights: on the airline websites or any booking site. Bring your passport; domestic flights need ID.
Questions
How long is the train from Pohang to Seoul?
About 2 h 33 min on a typical high-speed train; the fastest takes 2 h 21 min.
How many trains are there from Pohang to Seoul?
16 on a weekday and 17 on a Saturday. The first leaves at 05:35 and the last at 21:36.
How much is the train from Pohang to Seoul?
About ₩48,600 for a standard adult seat on the high-speed train; slower trains from ₩48,000.
How long is the flight from Pohang to Seoul?
About 1 h 00 min. There are 1 flights a day, from 19:50 to 19:50.
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