There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Seoul Station to Pohong Stationtrain KTX Seoul-Pohang
2h 35m₩51,573–97,815Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Pohang Express Bus Terminalbus
3h 55m₩23,000–38,000Drive 327.8 km
- Drive from Seoul to Pohangcar 327.8 km
3h 44m₩68,547–99,013Fly to Pohang
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Pohang (KPO)plane GMP - KPO
2h 39m₩86,012–290,196Fly to Ulsan Airport, train, line 70 bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane GMP - USN
- Take the train from Ulsan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Gyeongju KTX Station to Seorabeol Sageoribus
4h 53m₩77,312–173,696
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do is to bus which costs ₩23,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩100,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seoul Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Pohang Express Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Gyeongsangbuk-do station. However, there are services departing from Seoul Station and arriving at Pohong Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Seoul and Gyeongsangbuk-do is 376 km. The road distance is 327.8 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩100,000.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do, including transfers.
Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do train services, operated by Korail, depart from Seoul Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩100,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩23,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 3h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ₩85,000 - ₩290,000 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Seoul Station to Pohong Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩40,000–85,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Pohang Express Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩23,000–38,000 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Pohang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–130,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–130,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Pohang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩65,000–130,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩85,000–110,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Seoul Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩40,000–85,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩40,000–55,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–85,000
Train from Ulsan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩4,800–7,500
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩5,500–7,500
- First Class
- ₩4,800–7,000
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- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Ulsan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩5,500–35,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩5,500–35,000
- First Class
- ₩8,500–23,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Pohang Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–38,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩33,000–38,000
- Economy
- ₩23,000–28,000
- Phone
- +82 54 742 2690
Bus from Gyeongju KTX Station to Seorabeol Sageori
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,500
- Schedules at
- newsmilebus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Pohang Express Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Pohong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Seoul to Gyeongsangbuk-do.
There are 248+ hotels available in Gyeongsangbuk-do.