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Seoul to Daegu trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Seoul and Daegu takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Seoul to Daegu. 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 37m
Duration
278 km
Distance
₩42,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Seoul to Daegu train times

Trains run hourly between Seoul and Daegu. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seoul is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Daegu at 12:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 48m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 24m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Seoul to Daegu? 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 Seoul to Daegu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

Korail operates a train from Seoul Station to Seodaegu Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩31,000–65,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route every 4 hours.

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