There are 5 ways to get from Gwangyang to Pohang by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
3h 21m₩25,137–37,409Bus via Yangsan
cheapest- Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
4h 13m₩21,513–34,900Train
- Take the train from Jinsang Station to Jinju Stationtrain
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain
4h 9m₩36,840–103,601Drive 241.8 km
- Drive from Gwangyang to Pohangcar 241.8 km
2h 59m₩49,286–71,190Fly
- Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Pohang (KPO)plane RSU - KPO
3h 55m₩168,646–257,945
Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Pohang (KPO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwangyang to Pohang is to bus which costs ₩25,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangyang to Pohang is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwangyang to Pohang. However, there are services departing from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal and arriving at Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal via Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Gwangyang station to Pohang station. However, there are services departing from Jinsang Station and arriving at Pohong Station via Jinju Station and Dongdaegu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Gwangyang and Pohang is 240 km. The road distance is 241.8 km.
The best way to get from Gwangyang to Pohang without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs ₩25,000 - ₩38,000.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Gwangyang to Pohang, including transfers.
Gwangyang to Pohang bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal station.
Gwangyang to Pohang train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Jinsang Station.
The best way to get from Gwangyang to Pohang is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs ₩25,000 - ₩38,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩36,000 - ₩110,000 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ₩160,000 - ₩260,000 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Gwangyang, South Korea and Pohang, South Korea?
TxBus operates a bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₩22,000–31,000 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gwangyang to Pohong Station via Jinsang Station, Jinju Station, and Dongdaegu Station in around 4h 9m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩140,000–390,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Jinsang Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩2,800–3,100
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩2,800–3,100
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩10,360–10,400
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩10,360–10,400
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩5,400–5,700
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩5,400–5,700
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–31,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Gwangyang to Pohang bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gwangyang to Pohang train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Jinju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangyang to Pohang is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Gwangyang to Pohang.
There are 242+ hotels available in Pohang.




