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Trip Overview

The average train between Daegu and Seoul takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Daegu to Seoul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration
278 km
Distance
₩42,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Daegu to Seoul train times

Trains run hourly between Daegu and Seoul. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Daegu is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Seoul at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 4h • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 4h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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    train train 4h • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Daegu to Seoul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Daegu to Seoul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Daegu, South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Seodaegu Station to Seoul Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩31,000–65,000 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route every 4 hours.

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