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

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There are 8 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
9h 53m
₩324,875–667,875
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ulsan Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane PVG - USN
2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain
9h 41m
₩115,303–319,304
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 4m
₩276,948–432,993
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pohang
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pohang (KPO)plane PVG - KPO
6h 40m
₩135,303–438,304
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 54m
₩194,303–428,304
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane PVG - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
6h 43m
₩173,303–327,304
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane SHA - GMP
2. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Pohong Stationtrain
7h 45m
₩264,875–647,875
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
₩229,150–328,116

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

21Weekly Planes

10h 36mAverage Duration

₩245,710Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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

Korean Air, Jin Air, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pohang (KPO) 3 times a day.

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Pohang(opens in a new window), 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

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

Draken is a dive coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard in Gyeongju World, South Korea. Draken opened on May 1, 2018. Draken is the first dive coaster and the first rollercoaster in South Korea to feature a 90-degree drop. As of October 2023, it is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in South Korea, and it is tied for the steepest roller coaster in South Korea with Giant Digger. Draken has the fourth most inversions in a South Korean rollercoaster and is also the fourth steepest roller coaster in Asia.

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

Phaethon is an inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which opened in May 5, 2007 to commemorate Children's Day and to renovate Gyeongju World to boost tourism. The coaster has been initially announced in 2006. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster. Phaethon is the fifth fastest, third tallest, and third longest roller coaster in South Korea, and has the most inversions on a South Korean rollercoaster as well as the third most inversions in Asia.

Gyeongju World(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongju World is a theme park in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. Gyeongju World is composed of "X-Zone," "Snow Sled Garden," and "Wizard Garden." The X-Zone has rides such as the Phaethon, the Megadrop, the Tornado, and the Exploration of Grand Canyon. There are ski sleds, adult sleds, and children's sleighs in Snow Sled Garden. Wizard Garden is a children's area with a wide variety of children's rides.

Places to stay in Pohang

Benikea Hotel Pohang(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Appletree Hotel Pohang(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very 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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