City, South Korea
Getting around Daegu
How to get around Daegu
Three subway lines and buses cover most of the city. KTX from Dongdaegu Station reaches Seoul in under 2 hours and Busan in about an hour.
Ways to get around Daegu
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | From about 1,500 KRW | Lines 1, 2 and 3; line 3 is a monorail above street level |
| City buses | About 1,500–2,300 KRW | Dense network; T-money works |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Metered and cheap |
| KTX at Dongdaegu Station | From about 30,000 KRW to Seoul | Also ITX and Mugunghwa trains |
Ride-hailing apps in Daegu
A 5 km ride costs about ₩5,500–9,000 ($4.1–6.7).
- Metered taxis are cheap and honest; hail on the street or use Kakao T.
Arriving in Daegu
Daegu International (TAE)
Subway line 1 to the center about 1,500 KRW, 25–35 min; taxi about 8,000–15,000 KRW. Limited international flights.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not rented to visitors in practice; subway and taxis are easier.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive for up to a year with a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP plus their home licence.
- Onward travel in South Korea: KTX high-speed trains link Seoul and Busan in about 2.5 hours; SRT trains leave from Gangnam. Express buses are cheap and frequent; fly to Jeju.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Daegu?
Yes. Apps that work here: Kakao T, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Daegu?
Three subway lines and buses cover most of the city. KTX from Dongdaegu Station reaches Seoul in under 2 hours and Busan in about an hour.
How do I get from the airport to Daegu?
Subway line 1 to the center about 1,500 KRW, 25–35 min; taxi about 8,000–15,000 KRW. Limited international flights.
Is Daegu walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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