Rome2Rio

How to get fromPohang to Kyotoby train, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry or car

Find Transport to Kyoto

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Pohang to Kyoto by train, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)planeTAE - KIX
    3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain
    5h 36m
    ¥17,333–43,166

  2. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Kansai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
    3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)planePUS - KIX
    4. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain
    6h 36m
    ¥15,583–51,666

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry
    3. Take the train from Hakata to Kyōtotrain
    14h 44m
    ¥27,730–40,813

  4. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
    3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)planePUS - NGO
    4. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
    7h
    ¥20,633–51,666

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Kyōtotrain
    17h 36m
    ¥22,887–33,660

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Pohang to Busan Int'l portcar
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar
    19h 40m
    ¥22,769–60,600

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Donghae Stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry
    3. Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
    25h 3m
    ¥30,316–31,798

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Donghae Stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry
    3. Take the train from Yonago to Kurayoshitrain
    4. Take the train from Kurayoshi to Kyōtotrain
    26h 5m
    ¥34,606–40,688

Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,528Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pohang, South Korea and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Pohang to Kyoto. However, you can take the train to Dongdaegu Station, take the taxi to Daegu International Airport (TAE) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pohong Station to Kyōto via Gyeongju Station, Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Hakata Port International Terminal, and Hakata in around 14h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Pohang

Trips to Kyoto

Popular routes