There are 4 ways to get from Pohang to Samcheok by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pohong Station to Samcheok StationITX-Maun Bujeon / ...
1h 45m₩11,903–26,000Bus
- Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
3h 9m₩18,000–35,713Drive 176.7 km
- Drive from Pohang to Samcheok176.7 km
2h 35m₩38,325–55,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pohang to Samcheok176.7 km
2h 35m₩190,000–240,000
Pohang to Samcheok by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pohang to Samcheok is to train which costs ₩11,000 - ₩26,000 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pohang to Samcheok is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ₩11,000 - ₩26,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Samcheok Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pohong Station station and arriving at Samcheok Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Pohang and Samcheok is 159 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.
The best way to get from Pohang to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ₩11,000 - ₩26,000.
The train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Station takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Pohang to Samcheok bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Pohang to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Pohong Station.
The best way to get from Pohang to Samcheok is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ₩11,000 - ₩26,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩18,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Pohang, South Korea and Samcheok, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩11,903–26,000 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ₩18,000–35,713 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩11,903–26,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–35,713
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩18,000–26,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₩190,000–240,000
Sunrise Pohangi Call
- Phone
- +82 54 283 8282
Pohang POS Call
- Phone
- +82 54 252 1111
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More Questions & Answers
Pohang to Samcheok bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Samcheok Bus Terminal station.
Pohang to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Samcheok Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pohang to Samcheok is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Pohang to Samcheok.
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