There are 3 ways to get from Samcheok to Daegu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Samcheok Station to Pohong StationNuriro Gangneung / ...
- Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu StationKTX Pohang-Seoul / ...
3h 50m₩17,992–64,240Bus
- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Termianl to Dongdaegu Terminal
4h 20m₩25,000–36,000Drive 229.7 km
- Drive from Samcheok to Daegu229.7 km
3h 27m₩49,841–71,992
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samcheok to Daegu is to train which costs ₩18,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Samcheok to Daegu is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩75,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Samcheok Bus Termianl and arriving at Dongdaegu Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Samcheok station to Daegu station. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Station and arriving at Jungangno Station via Pohong Station and Dongdaegu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Samcheok and Daegu is 250 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Daegu without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₩18,000 - ₩65,000.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Samcheok to Daegu, including transfers.
Samcheok to Daegu bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Samcheok Bus Termianl station.
Samcheok to Daegu train services, operated by Korail, depart from Samcheok Station.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Daegu is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₩18,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩25,000 - ₩36,000 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Samcheok, South Korea and Daegu, South Korea?
You can take a train from Samcheok Station to Jungangno Station via Pohong Station, Dongdaegu Station, and Dongdaegu Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Samcheok Bus Termianl to Dongdaegu Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ₩25,000–36,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,293–26,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–23,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–38,000
Train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Samcheok Bus Termianl to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩25,000–36,000
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More Questions & Answers
Samcheok to Daegu bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Dongdaegu Terminal station.
Samcheok to Daegu train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Pohong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samcheok to Daegu is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Samcheok to Daegu.
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