Seoul → Pohang by train, today (2026-11-05). Answers from the national timetable, rebuilt every morning; the full timetable is further down.
Key facts — As of 2026-11-05 · Korail/SRT schedule via MOLIT TAGO
- The fastest train from Seoul to Pohang on 2026-11-05 takes 2h 15m (KTX-Sancheon, 15:50 from Seoul Station).
- Adult standard-class train fares from Seoul to Pohang start at ₩47,400 (cheapest high-speed: SRT from Suseo).
- There are 20 trains from Seoul to Pohang on 2026-11-05: the first leaves at 05:03 and the last at 22:18.
- The last high-speed train from Pohang back to Seoul on 2026-11-05 leaves at 21:36 and arrives at 00:07.
- Fastest: 2h 15m — KTX-Sancheon at 15:50 from Seoul Station, arriving 18:05. Most high-speed trains take about 2h 26m.
- Cheapest: high-speed from ₩47,400 (SRT from Suseo). Adult standard-class fares; they vary a little by train — each train’s fare is in the timetable.
- First and last: first 05:03 (KTX-Sancheon), last 22:18 (KTX-Sancheon, arrives 00:44 after midnight). The last high-speed train that arrives before midnight leaves at 20:38 (arrives 23:08).
- How often: 20 trains today; between 07:00 and 21:00 a high-speed train leaves about every 46 minutes. By time of day
- Which Seoul station: Seoul Station 16 (KTX) · Suseo Station 4 (SRT). Seoul Station is on subway lines 1 and 4, AREX; Suseo Station is on subway line 3 and the Suin–Bundang line.
- KTX or SRT? Both are high-speed. KTX (Korail) leaves from Seoul Station: 16 trains, ₩53,200–₩53,600, fastest 2h 15m. SRT leaves from Suseo in south-east Seoul: 4 trains, ₩47,400, fastest 2h 18m. Pick the station closer to where you stay.
- Train or bus? Express bus (11/04 schedule): 26 departures, from ₩25,300, 3h 40m; train from ₩47,400, 2h 15m. Compare
- Back to Seoul: 20 trains, first 05:35, last high-speed 21:36 (arrives 00:07 at Seoul Station), fastest 2h 21m. Timetable
- Day trip: the earliest high-speed train arrives 07:23; the last one back that reaches Seoul before midnight leaves 20:42 (arrives 23:12) — up to 13h 19m in Pohang.
- Tickets: KTX, ITX and Mugunghwa on Korail (letskorail.com or the KORAIL Talk app); SRT on etk.srail.kr or the SRT app. How to book
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KTX or SRT?
| Train | Leaves from | Trains | Fastest | Usual time | Adult fare | First – last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTX | Seoul Station | 16 | 2h 15m | 2h 26m | ₩53,200–₩53,600 | 05:03 – 22:18 |
| SRT | Suseo Station | 4 | 2h 18m | 2h 22m | ₩47,400 | 06:30 – 18:37 |
How often — trains by time of day
| Leaving | High-speed | Back from Pohang |
|---|---|---|
| Before 08:00 | 4 | 2 |
| 08:00–12:00 | 5 | 5 |
| 12:00–17:00 | 7 | 6 |
| 17:00–20:00 | 2 | 5 |
| After 20:00 | 2 | 2 |
Train or express bus?
| Train | Express bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Departures | 20 (11/05) | 26 (11/04) |
| Fastest | 2h 15m | 3h 40m |
| Adult fare | ₩47,400–₩53,600 | ₩25,300–₩46,800 |
| First – last | 05:03 – 22:18 | 06:00 – 24:00 |
Bus figures are from our express bus page (11/04 schedule). Bus times are scheduled and grow with traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays.
Tickets and passes
- KORAIL PASS — KTX train pass — rail pass for foreign visitors
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Full timetable: Seoul → Pohang today
High-speed — KTX & SRT (20)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Time | Train | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:03 | Seoul Station | 07:23 | 2h 20m | KTX-Sancheon #00251 | ₩53,600 |
| 05:38 | Seoul Station | 08:08 | 2h 30m | KTX-Sancheon #00253 | ₩53,600 |
| 06:30 | Suseo Station | 08:49 | 2h 19m | SRT #00391 | ₩47,400 |
| 06:43 | Seoul Station | 09:09 | 2h 26m | KTX #00255 | ₩53,600 |
| 08:08 | Seoul Station | 10:39 | 2h 31m | KTX-Sancheon #00257 | ₩53,600 |
| 08:35 | Seoul Station | 10:55 | 2h 20m | KTX-Sancheon #00259 | ₩53,600 |
| 09:23 | Seoul Station | 11:49 | 2h 26m | KTX-Sancheon #00261 | ₩53,600 |
| 10:00 | Suseo Station | 12:18 | 2h 18m | SRT #00393 | ₩47,400 |
| 10:43 | Seoul Station | 13:13 | 2h 30m | KTX-Sancheon #00263 | ₩53,600 |
| 12:39 | Seoul Station | 14:59 | 2h 20m | KTX #00265 | ₩53,600 |
| 12:58 | Seoul Station | 15:32 | 2h 34m | KTX-Sancheon #00267 | ₩53,600 |
| 14:33 | Seoul Station | 17:07 | 2h 34m | KTX-Sancheon #00269 | ₩53,200 |
| 15:50 | Seoul Station | 18:05 | 2h 15m | KTX-Sancheon #00271 | ₩53,600 |
| 15:56 | Seoul Station | 18:14 | 2h 18m | KTX-Sancheon #00273 | ₩53,600 |
| 16:18 | Seoul Station | 18:44 | 2h 26m | KTX-Sancheon #00275 | ₩53,600 |
| 16:34 | Suseo Station | 18:59 | 2h 25m | SRT #00395 | ₩47,400 |
| 17:33 | Seoul Station | 20:04 | 2h 31m | KTX-Sancheon #00277 | ₩53,600 |
| 18:37 | Suseo Station | 21:08 | 2h 31m | SRT #00397 | ₩47,400 |
| 20:38 | Seoul Station | 23:08 | 2h 30m | KTX-Sancheon #00279 | ₩53,600 |
| 22:18 | Seoul Station | 00:44 +1 | 2h 26m | KTX-Sancheon #00281 | ₩53,600 |
One row per boarding station — a train that stops at two Seoul stations appears twice. “+1” = arrives the next day.
Full timetable: Pohang → Seoul today
20 trains back to Seoul (20 high-speed, from ₩47,400); first 05:35, last 21:36.
| Departs | From | Arrives in Seoul | Time | Train | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:35 | Pohang | 08:01 Seoul Station | 2h 26m | KTX-Sancheon #00252 | ₩53,600 |
| 07:14 | Pohang | 09:52 Seoul Station | 2h 38m | KTX-Sancheon #00254 | ₩53,600 |
| 09:37 | Pohang | 12:03 Suseo Station | 2h 26m | SRT #00392 | ₩47,400 |
| 09:57 | Pohang | 12:25 Seoul Station | 2h 28m | KTX-Sancheon #00256 | ₩53,600 |
| 10:14 | Pohang | 12:48 Seoul Station | 2h 34m | KTX #00258 | ₩53,600 |
| 10:39 | Pohang | 13:11 Seoul Station | 2h 32m | KTX-Sancheon #00260 | ₩53,600 |
| 11:04 | Pohang | 13:36 Seoul Station | 2h 32m | KTX-Sancheon #00262 | ₩53,600 |
| 12:16 | Pohang | 14:56 Seoul Station | 2h 40m | KTX-Sancheon #00264 | ₩53,200 |
| 12:25 | Pohang | 14:52 Suseo Station | 2h 27m | SRT #00394 | ₩47,400 |
| 12:52 | Pohang | 15:19 Seoul Station | 2h 27m | KTX-Sancheon #00266 | ₩53,600 |
| 14:03 | Pohang | 16:41 Seoul Station | 2h 38m | KTX-Sancheon #00268 | ₩53,600 |
| 15:35 | Pohang | 17:56 Seoul Station | 2h 21m | KTX #00270 | ₩53,600 |
| 16:05 | Pohang | 18:47 Seoul Station | 2h 42m | KTX-Sancheon #00272 | ₩53,200 |
| 18:00 | Pohang | 20:33 Seoul Station | 2h 33m | KTX-Sancheon #00274 | ₩53,600 |
| 18:31 | Pohang | 20:56 Seoul Station | 2h 25m | KTX-Sancheon #00276 | ₩53,600 |
| 18:54 | Pohang | 21:31 Seoul Station | 2h 37m | KTX-Sancheon #00278 | ₩53,600 |
| 19:27 | Pohang | 22:07 Seoul Station | 2h 40m | KTX-Sancheon #00280 | ₩53,200 |
| 19:38 | Pohang | 22:10 Suseo Station | 2h 32m | SRT #00396 | ₩47,400 |
| 20:42 | Pohang | 23:12 Suseo Station | 2h 30m | SRT #00398 | ₩47,400 |
| 21:36 | Pohang | 00:07 +1 Seoul Station | 2h 31m | KTX-Sancheon #00282 | ₩53,600 |
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How this page works
Every train between the two stations comes from the national public transport data service (TAGO) for the date shown: KTX, SRT and the slower Mugunghwa/ITX trains. From that list we work out the fastest and cheapest trains, the first and last departures, how many trains run and the usual gap between them. Fares are the adult standard-class fares the feed reports; Korail’s own booking site is the final word. The page is rebuilt twice a day (around 09:15 and 21:15 Korea time) and republished only when the numbers change.
What changed in the update of 2026-11-05
- The fastest train from Seoul to Pohang on 2026-11-05 takes 2h 15m (KTX-Sancheon, 15:50 from Seoul Station).
- There are 20 trains from Seoul to Pohang on 2026-11-05: the first leaves at 05:03 and the last at 22:18.
- The last high-speed train from Pohang back to Seoul on 2026-11-05 leaves at 21:36 and arrives at 00:07.
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FAQ
How long is the KTX from Seoul to Pohang?
The fastest train in this schedule (2026-11-05) takes 2h 15m (KTX-Sancheon, 15:50 from Seoul Station). Most high-speed trains take about 2h 26m, depending on stops.
How much is the KTX from Seoul to Pohang in won?
Adult standard-class fares in the 2026-11-05 schedule: KTX ₩53,200–₩53,600, SRT ₩47,400. Fares differ slightly by train and boarding station. First-class fares and discounts are not in this data feed.
What time is the first train from Seoul to Pohang?
05:03 from Seoul Station (KTX-Sancheon), arriving 07:23.
What time is the last train from Seoul to Pohang?
22:18 from Seoul Station (KTX-Sancheon), arriving 00:44 after midnight. To arrive before midnight, take the 20:38 (arrives 23:08).
SRT vs KTX to Pohang — what is the difference?
Both are high-speed trains. KTX is run by Korail from Seoul Station; SRT is a separate operator from Suseo Station in south-east Seoul, booked on its own site/app. In this schedule KTX costs ₩53,200–₩53,600 and SRT ₩47,400; the fastest are 2h 15m and 2h 18m.
Is the bus or the train better from Seoul to Pohang?
The train is faster (2h 15m at best vs 3h 40m by express bus); the express bus is cheaper (bus from ₩25,300, train from ₩47,400). Times are scheduled; buses are slower on Fridays, Sundays and holidays.
Which Seoul station do I leave from?
Trains to Pohang in this schedule leave from Seoul Station (16), Suseo Station (4). The "From" column in the timetable shows each one. Seoul Station is on subway lines 1 and 4, AREX; Suseo Station is on subway line 3 and the Suin–Bundang line.
How do I book KTX as a foreigner?
Book KTX, ITX and Mugunghwa trains on Korail — letskorail.com or the KORAIL Talk app — and SRT trains on etk.srail.kr or the SRT app; seats can be booked one month ahead with an overseas card. Friday evening, Sunday and holiday trains sell out first.
Where does this timetable come from?
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s TAGO train information service (Korail and SRT schedules and adult base fares), queried for 2026-11-05 and rebuilt every morning. Schedules can change — check the Korail or SRT app before you travel.
Source: MOLIT TAGO train information (data.go.kr) — Korail and SRT schedule for 2026-11-05, adult base fares; figures above are calculated from it · page rebuilt 2026-11-05. Schedules and fares can change — confirm in the Korail or SRT app.
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