How to get fromShanghai to Pohangby plane, train, ferry, subway or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Pohang by plane, train, ferry, subway, or bus

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Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pohang
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pohang (KPO)plane SHA - KPO
10h 40m
₩155,863–569,863
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pohang
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pohang (KPO)plane PVG - KPO
6h 42m
₩86,149–270,150
Train, ferry, subway
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Ji'nan Westtrain
2. Take the train from Jinan West to Weihaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Weihai to Incheon Int'l Ferry terminalferry
4. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Seoul Stationsubway 1
5. Take the train from Seoul Station to Pohong Stationtrain
27h 3m
₩275,909–426,865
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane PVG - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain
5h 56m
₩174,149–368,150
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane PVG - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain
7h 1m
₩147,149–353,150
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Nanjingbus
2. Take the bus from Nanjing to Rizhaobus
3. Take the ferry from Rizhao Port to Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry
4. Take the train from Anjung Station to Asan Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Pohong Stationtrain
37h 56m
₩228,849–326,909

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pohang (KPO) flights

25Weekly Planes

11h 13mAverage Duration

₩145,142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Pohang, South Korea?

Korean Air, Jin Air, and three other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pohang (KPO) 4 times a day.

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Pohang, South Korea(opens in a new window)

Pohang, formerly spelled Po-Hang, is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok to the north. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Pohang

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju (former name is Anapji) is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.

Gyeongju World(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongju World is a theme park in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Homigot Lighthouse(Opens in a new window)

The Homigot Lighthouse (Korean: 호미곶등대) is an active lighthouse in Pohang, South Korea. With a height of 26.4 m, it is the tallest in South Korea.

Phaethon (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Phaethon is a steel inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which opened in 2007. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster. It named after the character in Greek mythology.

Places to stay in Pohang

Benikea Hotel Pohang(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Appletree Hotel Pohang(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Pohang Youngildae Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Stay Pohang Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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