Symposium on Recent Topics of Theoretical Physics
May 02 (Fri), 2014
■ Travel Information

    Seoul to Pohang

    By Airplane

    If you arrive at Incheon International Airport, you need to travel to Gimpo Airport by ground transportation before you transfer to a flight to Pohang. You will find a limousine bus departing to Gimpo Airport at Platforms 3B, 4B, 10A, and 11A on the first floor of Incheon International Airport. One-way fare for an adult is about KRW 7,000 and you may either pay in cash on the bus or purchase a ticket at the ticket office outside of the building. For bus schedules and more detailed information, please visit the Incheon International Airport homepage at www.airport.kr.

    Alternatively, you can take a direct express bus from Incheon International Airport to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, which departs from Platform 10C every two to four hours from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm. The bus stops at Gyeongju Terminal before it reaches its final destination Pohang, so be sure to get off at the right terminal. The fare for one-way trip is KRW 44,300 (KRW 48,700 for late-night) and it takes five hours to get to Pohang. For more information or online reservation, please visit: www.airport.kr.

    By Train

    Korea's national railway system provides both express and regular train services in Pohang, with four direct trains daily to and from Seoul. The direct train, Saemaeul, takes approximately five hours from Seoul to Pohang. Another option is to take the KTX, the Korean bullet train, from Seoul to Singyeongju and transfer to an intercity bus to Pohang. The intercity bus currently costs KRW 5,000 one-way. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Pohang from Singyeongju, and the bus departs almost every hour from 5:00 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays. If you are planning to travel by train, reservations are necessary to get a seat. To learn more about the Korea Railroad or make a reservation, please visit: www.korail.com.

     

    Coming to APCTP or POSCO International Center (Hotel)

    * PIC is located nearby APCTP (5mins walk)

    From Pohang Airport

    APCTP is located about 30 minutes away from Pohang Airport by car. A cab ride will cost you about KRW 15,000.

    From Pohang Train Station

    There is no bus coming directly from the train station to APCTP or PIC Hotel. A cab ride will take 20 minutes and cost about KRW 10,000.

    From Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal

    Bus #105 will take you from the Intercity Bus Terminal to the bus stop across the East Gate. A cab will cost about KRW 5,000.