There are 4 ways to get from Daegu to Hwaeomsa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Take the train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
4h 1m₩55,250–145,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal to Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
5h 54m₩25,361–39,266Drive 158.6 km
- Drive from Daegu to Hwaeomsa158.6 km
2h 15m₩34,232–49,446Bus via Busan
- Take the bus from Daegu Seobu Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
8h 6m₩31,950–47,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daegu to Hwaeomsa is to bus which costs ₩25,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Daegu to Hwaeomsa is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₩34,000 - ₩50,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daegu to Hwaeomsa. However, there are services departing from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Hwaeomsa via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and Gurye Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Daegu and Hwaeomsa is 385 km. The road distance is 158.6 km.
The best way to get from Daegu to Hwaeomsa without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩150,000.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Daegu to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Daegu to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Daegu to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩150,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩25,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 5h 54m.
Daegu to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daegu to Hwaeomsa is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Daegu to Hwaeomsa.
What companies run services between Daegu, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Jungangno Station to Hwaeomsa via Dongdaegu Station, Dongdaegu Station, Osong Station, Iksan Station, and Guryegu Station in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal, Gurye Bus Terminal, and Hwaeomsa in around 5h 54m.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–26,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–37,000
Train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–16,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–16,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩9,500–13,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
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- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–42,000
Train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩19,000–32,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–39,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩17,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,500–6,700
- Economy Class
- ₩7,500–9,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩18,328
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from West Daegu Express Bus Terminal to Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩18,000–25,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–17,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–13,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩9,000–13,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Daegu Seobu Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–16,800
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–16,000
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩18,700–27,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩20,000–27,000
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