1h 56m, Direct
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DaeguDongdaegu
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07:53
SeoulSeoul Station
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First train
05:38
Last train
23:48
Travel duration
2h 29m
Daily departures
211
Departure station
Daegu
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Seoul
Ticket price
from $13
Fastest trip
1h 29m
Longest trip
4h 23m
Trains to Daegu
Inbound trains reach Daegu mainly at Dongdaegu Station, with selected services also arriving at Seodaegu Station and conventional Korail trains serving Daegu Station. KTX trains from Seoul Station arrive at Dongdaegu in around 1h40m to 1h55m. SRT services from Suseo reach Dongdaegu in about 1h40m to 1h50m. Trains from Busan arrive in roughly 45m to 1h, while services from Daejeon take around 45m to 55m. High-speed trains from Gyeongju reach Dongdaegu in around 15m to 25m, and services from Ulsan usually take about 25m to 35m.
Visiting Daegu
Daegu sits on South Korea's Gyeongbu rail corridor between the Seoul Capital Area and the southeast coast. The city has several passenger rail stations, with Dongdaegu Station serving as the main high-speed and intercity hub. Korail and SR operate the primary long-distance services, making trains to Daegu a core part of travel across the national network.
High-speed KTX and SRT trains serve Dongdaegu Station and selected services also use Seodaegu Station. Korail ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains operate conventional intercity routes through Daegu Station and Dongdaegu Station. The city does not have a direct airport rail link, so passengers using Daegu International Airport normally transfer between the airport and Dongdaegu by road before boarding national rail services.
Rail routes from Daegu run north toward Seoul, Daejeon, and the wider capital region, southeast toward Busan and Ulsan, east toward Gyeongju and Pohang, and west or south via transfer points on the Korail network. Popular train tickets cover services linking Daegu with Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Gyeongju, Ulsan, and Pohang. Book trains from and to Daegu online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Daegu
From Dongdaegu Station, KTX services operated by Korail run north on the Gyeongbu high-speed corridor toward Daejeon and Seoul Station, while SRT services operated by SR run toward Suseo in the Seoul Capital Area. Southbound high-speed services continue toward Ulsan and Busan, keeping Daegu closely tied to Korea's main north-south rail spine.
Korail also operates conventional intercity trains from Dongdaegu and Daegu Station, including ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa services. These trains support regional travel around North Gyeongsang, links toward Gyeongju and Pohang by high-speed or transfer routes, and additional city pairs not covered by every high-speed departure.
Daegu
Daegu - A large city in southeastern South Korea known for textile and technology industries, with Dongdaegu Station acting as the main rail gateway.
2h 29m
Seoul
Seoul - South Korea's capital and transport hub, offering major stations including Seoul Station, and cultural sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Han River waterfront.
Train Operators Serving Daegu
Korail operates KTX high-speed trains from Dongdaegu and selected Seodaegu services on the national high-speed network. Korail also runs ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa conventional intercity trains through Dongdaegu and Daegu Station. SR operates SRT high-speed services between Daegu and the Suseo-based high-speed corridor. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators and train types where available for Daegu routes.
Destinations from Daegu
Service types from Daegu rail stations
High-speed services: Korail KTX and SR SRT from Dongdaegu and selected Seodaegu departures on the Gyeongbu corridor toward Seoul, Suseo, Daejeon, Ulsan, and Busan. Conventional intercity services: Korail ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains from Dongdaegu and Daegu Station for additional city pairs and intermediate stops. Regional connections: Korail services link Daegu with nearby rail hubs in North Gyeongsang and transfer points for Pohang and Gyeongju. Airport access: no direct airport rail serves Daegu International Airport; passengers normally connect by road to Dongdaegu Station.
Travel from Daegu to Seoul by KTX or ITX and experience visits to Gyeongsan's historic sites and Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong shopping district
Frequency
211 times per day
Daegu
South Korea
2h 29m
Seoul
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Pyeongtaek by KTX or ITX and visit the Songgwangsa Temple area or check local markets near Pyeongtaek Station
Frequency
45 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
2h 18m
Pyeongtaek
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Busan by KTX or regional train and visit Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Busan Tower
Frequency
234 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
1h 8m
Busan
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Suwon by KTX and visit the stunning Hwaseong Fortress or enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Suwon's Korean Folk Village.
Frequency
44 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
2h 57m
Suwon
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Daejeon by KTX and visit the striking Daejeon Expo Park or take a stroll through the picturesque Hanbat Arboretum.
Frequency
220 times per day
Daegu
South Korea
1h 7m
Daejeon
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Gyeongju by train and immerse yourself in the ancient history at Bulguksa Temple or explore the scenic beauty of Seokguram Grotto.
Daegu
South Korea
24m
Gyeongju
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Pohang by train and discover the stunning beaches of Homigot or visit the picturesque Yeongildae Beach.
Frequency
29 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
55m
Pohang
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Andong by train and discover the stunning Hahoe Folk Village or the beautiful Andong Confucian Academy.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
1h 22m
Andong
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Donghae by train and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Chuam and the stunning scenery of Donghae's seaside parks.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
4h 0m
Donghae
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Ulsan by KTX and discover the beautiful beaches of Dong-gu or visit the stunning Ulsan Grand Park.
Daegu
South Korea
39m
Ulsan
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Cheonan by KTX and visit the serene Cheonan Early Printing Museum or enjoy the beautiful scenery at Gagwonsa Temple.
Frequency
41 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
2h 34m
Cheonan
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Taebaek by train and enjoy breathtaking views of the Taebaek Mountains or visit the stunning Yongyeon Pond.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
3h 39m
Taebaek
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Samcheok by train and enjoy the stunning beaches of the East Sea or visit the beautiful Samcheok Ocean Railbike along the coastline.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
4h 2m
Samcheog
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Changwon by KTX and discover the beautiful Changwon Marine Park or the historic Changwon City Temple.
Frequency
70 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
1h 11m
Changwon
South Korea
Travel from Daegu to Gimcheon by KTX and discover the stunning art at Gimcheon Arts Center or relax in the scenic Myeongseong Park.
Frequency
99 times per day
Popular Trains
Daegu
South Korea
36m
Gimcheon
South Korea
Daegu Major Train Stations
Daegu has three key passenger rail stations. Dongdaegu Station is the city's main long-distance hub, used by Korail KTX, SR SRT, ITX-Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, and other intercity services on the Gyeongbu axis. Daegu Station handles conventional Korail trains closer to the older city center, mainly for intercity and regional trips on non-high-speed services. Seodaegu Station serves the western side of the city and receives selected KTX, SRT, and conventional rail services. Transfers between Dongdaegu, Daegu Station, and Seodaegu are made by local ground transport or connecting rail services where available. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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KORAIL
KORAIL operates passenger trains across South Korea.
SRT
SRT operates high-speed passenger trains from Suseo in South Korea.