There are 5 ways to get from Kwangyang to Pohang by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
4h 11m₩16,149–89,080Bus
- Take the bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
4h 25m₩22,425–35,819Drive 251.6 km
- Drive from Kwangyang to Pohang251.6 km
3h 1m₩53,824–77,746Fly
- Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Pohang (KPO)RSU - KPO
4h 13m₩121,337–290,126Bus via Busan
- Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
6h 7m₩28,415–42,170
Kwangyang to Pohang by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kwangyang to Pohang is to bus which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kwangyang to Pohang is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩80,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kwangyang to Pohang. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal via Busan Central Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kwangyang station to Pohang station. However, there are services departing from Gwangyang Station and arriving at Pohong Station via Jinju Station and Dongdaegu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Kwangyang and Pohang is 297 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Pohang without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩90,000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kwangyang to Pohang, including transfers.
Kwangyang to Pohang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Pohang train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Gwangyang Station.
The best way to get from Kwangyang to Pohang is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₩16,000 - ₩90,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs ₩120,000 - ₩290,000 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Kwangyang, South Korea and Pohang, South Korea?
You can take a train from Gwangyang Station to Pohong Station via Jinju Station and Dongdaegu Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal via Busan Central Bus Terminal in around 4h 25m.
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- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–240,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–240,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩3,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩3,100–3,500
- Economy Class
- ₩3,700–4,000
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,700–10,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,700–8,800
- Economy Class
- ₩10,370–10,400
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,500–5,700
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩4,500–4,900
- Economy Class
- ₩5,400–5,700
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangyang Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩8,000–12,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,500–9,000
- First Class
- ₩9,000–13,000
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩14,500–25,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–25,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Economy Class
- ₩14,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩13,800
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–15,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩9,000–12,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–42,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩12,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Gwangyang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–21,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩15,000–21,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–15,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,200–15,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩13,200
- General
- ₩10,200
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩15,000–22,000
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–17,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩12,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kwangyang to Pohang bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Kwangyang to Pohang train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Jinju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kwangyang to Pohang is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kwangyang to Pohang.
There are 213+ hotels available in Pohang.