Getting around Korea: city to city
Seoul to Pohang by train, bus or plane
How to get from Seoul to Pohang. By train it takes 2 h 26 min (fastest 2 h 15 min), with 16 trains a weekday from 05:03 to 22:18. 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 26 min | 16 | 05:03–22:18 | from ₩48,000 | Seoul Station |
| Flight | 1 h 00 min | 1 | 08:55–08:55 | – | Gimpo Airport (Seoul) |
Timetable from Korea's national transport data (TAGO), checked 10 October 2026. Times change with the season and holidays: confirm when you book.
Seoul to Pohang by train
Trains leave from Seoul Station and arrive at Pohang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:03 | 07:23 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 05:38 | 08:08 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 06:43 | 09:09 | KTX | ₩48,600 |
| 08:08 | 10:39 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 08:35 | 10:55 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 09:23 | 11:49 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 10:43 | 13:13 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 12:39 | 14:59 | KTX | ₩48,600 |
| 12:58 | 15:32 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 14:33 | 17:07 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,000 |
| 15:50 | 18:05 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 15:56 | 18:14 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 16:18 | 18:44 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 17:33 | 20:04 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 20:38 | 23:08 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
| 22:18 | 00:44 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩48,600 |
Seoul to Pohang by plane
Flights go from Gimpo Airport (Seoul) to Pohang Gyeongju Airport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:55 | Jin Air | LJ659 | – |
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 Seoul to Pohang?
About 2 h 26 min on a typical high-speed train; the fastest takes 2 h 15 min.
How many trains are there from Seoul to Pohang?
16 on a weekday and 17 on a Saturday. The first leaves at 05:03 and the last at 22:18.
How much is the train from Seoul to Pohang?
About ₩48,600 for a standard adult seat on the high-speed train; slower trains from ₩48,000.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Pohang?
About 1 h 00 min. There are 1 flights a day, from 08:55 to 08:55.
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