KTX to Daegu, Gyeongju and Pohang: Stations and Booking

For KTX trains to Daegu, Gyeongju, and Pohang, search in Korail+ by arrival station and travel date. For Gyeongju, select “Gyeongju Station,” formerly Singyeongju Station. Have your payment method ready and book at the fare shown. It is also worth checking local transport connections.

Service and fare figures are based on Korail’s announcements dated December 15, 2025, and August 5, 2026.

How to Check KTX Timetables and Book Tickets

Once you have chosen your departure and arrival stations, you can search for trains in Korail+. Have your travel date and passenger details ready. Check the price for each seat class before paying.

1. Check your destination’s address and choose an arrival station. For Daegu, search Dongdaegu and Seodaegu separately to compare them.
2. Open Korail+ or the Korail ticket booking website. Enter your departure station, arrival station, date, and number of passengers.
3. Check the details of the trains shown. First, check the stops and whether a transfer is required.
4. Compare arrival times and fares by seat class. Check the eligibility conditions before selecting a discount.
5. Check the refund conditions on the payment screen. After paying, confirm that your ticket has been issued.

There is no single booking deadline that applies to all regular travel. Follow the sales schedule and payment deadline provided for your ticket. If a separate booking announcement applies, such as for a holiday period, check that schedule.

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Check the facilities you will need at your arrival station in advance.

Comparing Dongdaegu, Seodaegu, Gyeongju, and Pohang Stations

Choose your arrival station by considering both the city you are visiting and the journey from the station to your destination. Even for the same trip to Daegu, transport connections differ between Dongdaegu and Seodaegu. In the search results, also check that your preferred train stops at the station you selected.

Do not use historical stop counts for Seodaegu Station as the current timetable. Daegu’s December 2022 guidance reflects services at that time. Check the current number of services in Korail+ by selecting your travel date.

At Dongdaegu, you can transfer to Metro Line 1. Also check the directions toward the intermodal transit center. Metro connections are also listed in the Dongdaegu Tax Office transport guide.

Are Gyeongju Station and Singyeongju Station the Same Station?

Gyeongju Station on current KTX tickets is the former Singyeongju Station. Its name changed to Gyeongju Station on December 28, 2023. You can confirm the change date in a Gyeongbuk Maeil report covering Gyeongju City’s explanation.

The old Gyeongju Station in the city center closed in December 2021. Distinguish the current Gyeongju Station from the old station site downtown. When using a map, select the Gyeongju Station where trains currently stop.

Comparing the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line, Donghae Line, and Jungang Line

Do not determine a train’s origin and destination from the name Donghae Line alone. Seoul to Pohang KTX and Gangneung to Bujeon KTX-Eum services operate on different sections. The train name KTX-Eum does not refer to just one route either.

Donghae Line KTX-Eum services started on December 30, 2025. The announcement at the time listed 6 services a day, with 3 in each direction. The average journey time from Gangneung to Bujeon was 3 hours 54 minutes at that time.

The announced intermediate stops include Gyeongju, Pohang, and Taehwagang. Services were also announced to stop at Yeongdeok, Uljin, and Samcheok. Jeongdongjin, Mukho, and Donghae were also among the announced stops.

If you are visiting Ulsan, distinguish Ulsan Station from Taehwagang Station. Ulsan Station on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line and Taehwagang Station on the Donghae Line are different stations. For Busan, also check whether your ticket is for Busan Station or Bujeon Station.

Services on the Jungang Line were expanded from December 30, 2025. At the time, the Cheongnyangni to Bujeon service was announced as operating 16 times on weekdays and 18 times on weekends. In September 2026, 2 daily Seoul to Bujeon KTX-Eum services were added.

These figures are the total number of services on each route at the time of each announcement. They are not the same as the number of one-way trains you can board at a particular station. Search Korail+ for the services you can actually use.

The route distinctions are based on Korail’s December 2025 service adjustment announcement.

Railway Opening Dates and Train Service Start Dates

Distinguish the date a railway line opened from the date a particular train service started. The Pohang to Samcheok line opened on January 1, 2025. Donghae Line KTX-Eum services started on December 30 of that year.

The section names above follow those used in Korea National Railway’s history of major railway construction. Regular Seoul to Pohang KTX services officially started on April 2, 2015. The official start date can be confirmed in Korail’s temporary train service notice from that time. (Confirmed date: April 2, 2015 · Source: info.korail.com · As of 2015-03-25 · Checked on 2026-11-11)

How to Check Fares After Service Integration

Check the current amount payable on the booking screen after entering your travel date. Korail lowered KTX fares by an average of 10% from September 2026. Do not apply the average reduction directly to fares for individual sections.

From September 1, 2026, KTX and SRT operate as an integrated KTX service. Former SRT trains were renamed KTX-Sancheon. Korail+ is an app that lets you search for tickets departing from Seoul and Suseo together.

Korail’s announcement, “Korail to Integrate High-Speed Rail Operations from September,” includes the following wording.

“Korail+,” an integrated app that lets you search for and book tickets departing from Seoul and Suseo stations together

The table shows examples of standard fares after the reduction, as provided by Korail. The actual amount payable varies by train, date, seat, and discount. The source is Korail’s August 5, 2026 announcement.

You need to search separately for current fares from Seoul and Suseo to Dongdaegu, Seodaegu, Gyeongju, and Pohang. Do not calculate fares for other sections from the two examples above. Also check current journey times and daily service counts for the same date.

Were KTX-Eum Fares Reduced by the Same Percentage?

Whether the same reduction applies to KTX-Eum needs to be checked. The integration announcement reviewed here does not establish that it applies to every KTX-Eum section. Check the fare shown for the relevant train in Korail+.

These amounts have not been reconfirmed as fares applicable from September 2026 onward. Fares for shorter journeys from Gyeongju or Pohang are also separate. Check discount eligibility and remaining seats on the booking screen.

How to Travel from the Station into the City

For Gyeongju and Pohang, also check bus routes for after your train arrives. Check the direction of travel as well as the bus number. Do not assume a fixed service interval; check the information for that day.

From Gyeongju Station to Hwangnidan-gil and Bomun Tourist Complex

Gyeongju City’s tourism guide describes the connection to the city center provided by bus 710. The listed route runs from Gyeongju Station via the bus terminal and Hwangnidan-gil. It then continues toward Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Bomun Tourist Complex.

1. Search the Gyeongju Transportation Information Center for routes departing from Gyeongju Station.
2. Identify the stop closest to your destination.
3. Check bus services running after your train arrives.
4. For your return trip, compare the last bus to Gyeongju Station with your train’s departure time.

The route information comes from Gyeongju City’s Hwangnidan-gil tourism guide. Distinguish the route shown in this guide from bus service information for your travel day. Check the Gyeongju Transportation Information Center for current times.

From Pohang Station Toward the City Center and City Hall

You can check how to use bus 5000 toward the city center from Pohang Station. Pohang City Council recommends this bus to visitors going to City Hall. The route to City Hall requires a transfer to bus 700 along the way.

1. At Pohang Station, check where to board bus 5000 toward the city center.
2. If you are going to City Hall, get off at the Daedong Woobang Apartments stop.
3. Transfer to bus 700 and get off at the City Hall stop.

This route is listed in Pohang City Council’s directions. For other destinations, the stops where you get off or transfer will differ. Check the actual services again before departure.

Checking Parking, Lockers, Nursing Rooms, and Rental Cars

Check the operating status of each station service you plan to use. The locations and opening hours of all facilities at the four stations have not been confirmed. No specific exit or floor is given for facilities whose locations have not been verified.

You can search KNPARK for parking lots operated by Korail Networks. Parking lots around the same station may have different operators. Check the exact parking lot name in the KNPARK parking information.

For questions about station facilities, you can contact the Railway Customer Center at 1588-7788. 1544-7788 is also listed as a customer service number. Confirm your rental car pickup location separately with the company you booked with.

Comparing Train Arrival with Arrival at Your Actual Destination

Choose your itinerary by adding onward travel time to the train’s arrival time. Choosing between Dongdaegu and Seodaegu involves more than the train journey alone. Trips to Gyeongju and Pohang also require connections to your accommodation or the place you are visiting.

For example, if you are visiting Hwangnidan-gil, arriving at Gyeongju Station is not the end of your journey. Also check which bus you can take after arrival. If you are visiting Pohang City Hall, include the bus transfer in your itinerary.

Late trains may arrive the next day. Around midnight, check the departure date and arrival date separately. Also check the last connecting bus service based on your arrival date.

Common Booking Mistakes

Distinguishing station names, line names, and announcement dates can help reduce incorrect searches. Do not treat figures from old guidance as current values. Check the following items before paying.