There are 5 ways to get from Pohang to Gwangyang by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Stationtrain
- Take the train from Jinju Station to Jinsang Stationtrain
4h 33m₩37,258–103,731Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
5h 42m₩28,958–76,631Drive 241.8 km
- Drive from Pohang to Gwangyangcar 241.8 km
2h 58m₩49,282–71,186Fly
- Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane KPO - RSU
5h 29m₩168,850–258,368Bus
- Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminalbus
6h 20m₩38,594–56,300
Pohang (KPO) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pohang to Gwangyang is to train and bus which costs ₩29,000 - ₩80,000 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Pohang to Gwangyang is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pohang to Gwangyang. However, there are services departing from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pohang station to Gwangyang station. However, there are services departing from Pohong Station and arriving at Jinsang Station via Dongdaegu Station and Jinju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Pohang and Gwangyang is 296 km. The road distance is 241.8 km.
The best way to get from Pohang to Gwangyang without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₩37,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Pohang to Gwangyang, including transfers.
Pohang to Gwangyang bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Pohang to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, depart from Pohong Station.
The best way to get from Pohang to Gwangyang is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₩37,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩160,000 - ₩260,000 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus, which costs ₩38,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Pohang, South Korea and Gwangyang, South Korea?
You can take a train from Pohong Station to Gwangyang via Dongdaegu Station, Jinju Station, and Jinsang Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, Jin Air and Asiana Airlines fly from Pohang (KPO) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) twice daily.
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Pohang to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩130,000–370,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–19,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Jinju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,500–36,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
Train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–19,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
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- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–24,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pohang to Gwangyang bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Pohang to Gwangyang train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Dongdaegu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pohang to Gwangyang is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Pohang to Gwangyang.
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