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How to get to Korea
- Daegu Int’l Airport (Code: TAE)
- Gimhae Int’l Airport (Code: PUS)
- Incheon Int’l Airport (Code: ICN)
- Gimpo Int’l Airport (Code: GMP)
- Juju Int’l Airport (Code: CJU)
Arriving via Daegu International Airport (TAE)
Daegu International Airport (TAE) offers direct international flights to major cities across Asia, making it the most convenient option for participants if a direct flight is available from their departure city.
Daegu International Airport (TAE) offers direct flights to major cities across Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Guam, and domestic connections within Korea. Please refer to the airport website for the latest flight schedules.
The airport is located approximately 15–20 minutes by taxi from EXCO Daegu.
Flight Information
Search flights: https://www.airport.co.kr/daegueng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=70
Passenger arrival schedule: https://www.airport.co.kr/daegueng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=70&CONTENTS_NO=2
Arriving via Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Gimhae International Airport (PUS), located in Busan, is one of South Korea's major international gateways, serving approximately 9.17 million passengers annually. It serves as the primary airport for the Gyeongsang region and an important aviation hub in southern Korea. As of March 2026, Gimhae International Airport operates 43 international routes to destinations in 15 countries.
If direct flights to Busan are available from your departure city, Gimhae International Airport is a convenient alternative. From Busan, participants can travel to Daegu by intercity bus, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour.
Flight Information
Search flights: https://www.airport.co.kr/gimhaeeng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=40
Flight schedule: https://www.airport.co.kr/gimhaeeng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=50&CONTENTS_NO=2
Arriving via Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is South Korea's primary international gateway and one of the world's leading airports, renowned for its excellent connectivity, passenger services, and modern facilities.
Serving 164 destinations in 46 countries (as of March 2026), Incheon Airport offers the widest range of international flight connections and is the recommended arrival airport for most overseas participants. It provides convenient onward travel to Daegu via KTX high-speed rail, domestic flights, or intercity coach services.
With its extensive airline network and competitive airfares, Incheon International Airport is the preferred choice for delegates travelling from around the world.
Flight Information
Search flights: https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do
Passenger arrival schedule: https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/arr/arrPasSchList.do
Scheduled arrival flights: https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/arr/pasRegSchList.do
Arriving via Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is South Korea's main domestic airport, serving Seoul with frequent connections throughout the country. It is a convenient option for participants travelling within Korea.
Direct domestic flights to Daegu International Airport (TAE) take approximately 1 hour, making Gimpo an ideal connection point for travellers arriving in Seoul.
Flight Information
Search flights: https://www.airport.co.kr/gimpoeng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=200
Flight schedule: https://www.airport.co.kr/gimpoeng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=210
Arriving via Jeju International Airport (CJU)
Jeju International Airport (CJU) is the main gateway to Jeju Island and offers domestic flights to major cities across South Korea, as well as selected international connections to destinations in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
For participants travelling from Jeju or connecting via Seoul, Jeju Airport provides convenient domestic flights to Daegu International Airport (TAE).
Flight Information
Search flights: https://www.airport.co.kr/jejueng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=20
Flight schedule: https://www.airport.co.kr/jejueng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=30
How to get to Daegu
- Flight
- KTX / SRT
- Limousine Bus
Domestic Flight Connections to Daegu
Delegates may also connect to Daegu International Airport (TAE) via domestic flights from major airports in Korea.
Route 01: Incheon International Airport (ICN) → Daegu International Airport (TAE)
Check flight availability and tickets: https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do
Route 02: Jeju International Airport (CJU) → Daegu International Airport (TAE)
Check flight availability and tickets: https://www.airport.co.kr/jejueng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=20
Flight schedules and availability may vary. Delegates are encouraged to check the latest information and book their tickets in advance.
Important: KTX Ticket Booking — Book One Month in Advance
KTX tickets become available for purchase approximately ONE MONTH before the travel date. Trains to and from Daegu fill up quickly, especially on the main congress travel days (13–14 October and 17–18 October 2026).
We strongly recommend booking your train tickets as soon as they become available.
Book your KTX/SRT tickets online:
- Korail (KTX): https://www.korail.com/global/eng/intro
- SRT (from Suseo Station, Seoul): https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Korail Talk app: available on iOS and Android
Route A — Incheon Int’l Airport → GwangMyeong Station → Dongdaegu
Incheon International Airport to GwangMyeong Station
[Bus number 6770]
| The First Bus | The Last Bus | Duration time | |
| Terminal 2 | 6:30 AM | 22:00 PM | 1h 20m |
| Terminal 1 | 6:55 AM | 22:25 PM | 1h |
Price : 15,000 (KRW) (USD 13)
Bus is scheduled everyday and every 30m~40m.
Purchase Spot : Incheon Airport Ticket Office, Ticket Vending Machines, T-money go Mobile application and Web-site.
Booking : https://intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr/
More info: https://www.airport.kr/sites/ap_en/index.do
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
GwangMyeong Station to Dongdaegu Station
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| GwangMyeong | 5:22 AM | 23:17 PM | 1h 20m ~ 1h 50m |
Price : 41,300 (KRW) (USD 32)
Train is scheduled everyday and every 30m~40m
Booking : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
More info : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTrainFleet.do
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
Route B — Incheon Int’l Airport → Seoul Station → Dongdaegu StationClick
Step 1: Take the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) from Incheon Terminal 1 or 2 to Seoul Station. Journey time: approx. 1 hour.
Step 2: Board a KTX from Seoul Station to Dongdaegu Station. Journey time: approx. 1 hour 50 min – 2 hours.
Total time: Approx. 3 hours from airport to Dongdaegu Station.
AREX ( Airport Railroad Express)
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Terminal 2 | 5:15 AM | 22:40 PM | 51m |
| Terminal 1 | 5:23 AM | 22:48 PM | 43m |
Price : 9500 (KRW) (USD 7)
Train is scheduled everyday and every 30m~40m.
Booking : https://www.airportrailroad.com/main
Timetable: https://www.airportrailroad.com/train/normal/info/010/0
More info : https://www.airport.kr/sites/ap_en/index.do
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
AREX ( Airport Railroad Express)
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Terminal 2 | 5:18 AM | 23:32 PM | 1h5m~1h20m |
| Terminal 1 | 5:24 AM | 23:38 PM | 1h~1h5m |
Price : 4750(KRW) (USD 3.5)
Deposit 500 (KRW) is included. Deposit will be returned.
If you use Fare card (T-money), deposit is not charge.
Train is scheduled everyday and every 10m~20m.
Seoul Station to Dongdaegu Station
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Seoul | 5:02 AM | 22:57 PM | 1h 20m ~ 1h 50m |
Price : 43500 (KRW) (USD 34)
Train is scheduled everyday and every 30m~40m.
Booking : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
More info : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfAboutKORAIL.do
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
Route 03. Gimpo Int’l Airport → Seoul station → Dongdaegu StationClick for details details
Gimpo International Airport to Seoul Station
All Stop Train
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Gimpo | 5:43 AM | 12:15 PM | 22m |
Price : 1450(KRW) (USD 1)
Deposit 500 (KRW) is included. Deposit will be returned.
If you use Fare card (T-money), deposit is not charge.
Train is scheduled everyday and every 10m~20m.
Seoul station → Dongdaegu Station
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Seoul Station | 05:43 AM | 23:16 PM | 37m |
Price: Adult 9,500(KRW) (USD 7.24) / Kids 7,500(KRW) (USD5.71)
Train is scheduled everyday and an average of 5-6min frequency
Purchase spot: At any convenience store in Airports, Single use ticket is in Platform
More info : https://www.arex.or.kr/main.do
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
Route 04. Gimhae Int’l Airport → Gupo Station → Busan Station → Dongdaegu StationClick for details
Gimhae Int’l Airport -> Gupo Station
[Bus number 307]
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Gimhae Int’l Terminal | 05:00 AM | 21:56 PM | 30m |
Price: Cash 1,300(KRW) (USD 1) Card 1,200(KRW) (USD 0.92)
Bus is scheduled everyday and 25min (*Weekend 23min)
Purchase spot: At any convenience store in Airports, Cash
Booking : https://intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr/
More info : https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/public-transportation
Gimhae Int’l Airport Station ->Daejeo Stantion(Transfer)
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Platform 가야대 | 05:36 AM | 23:48 PM | 08m |
Price: Fares with Transportation card 1,300(KRW) (USD 1) / Fares with Single-Use Ticket 1,400(KRW) (USD 1.07)
Train is scheduled everyday and an average of 5min (*Weekend an average of 6 min)
Purchase spot: At any convenience store in Airports, Single use ticket is in Platform
More info : http://www.bglrt.com/english.web
Gupo Station-> Busan station
Train
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
|
Gupo Station |
07:24 AM | 24:45 PM | 12m |
Price: Mugunghwa train 2,600(KRW) (USD 1.99)
ITX train 4,800(KRW) (USD 3.67)
KTX train 8,400(KRW) (USD 6.43)
Train is scheduled everyday and once or twice an hour
Booking : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
More info : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfnewsNmedia.do
Busan station->Dongdaegu Station
Train
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Busan Station | 05:00 AM | 23:00 PM | 39m~1h55m |
Price: Mugunghwa train 7,500(KRW) (USD 5.74)
KTX train 12,000(KRW) (USD 9.19) ~ 17,100(KRW) (USD 13.09)
SRT train 15,300(KRW) (USD 11.71)
Train is scheduled everyday and once or twice an hour
Booking : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
More info : https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfnewsNmedia.do
Route A. Incheon Int’l Airport → Dongdaegu Express Bus TerminalClick for details
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Incheon Int’l Airport | 06:00 AM | 23:00 PM | 3h50m |
Price : KRW41,500~45,700 (Adult)
Bus is scheduled everyday and every 30m~40m.
Purchase Spot : Incheon Airport Ticket Office, Ticket Vending Machines, T-money go Mobile application and Web-site.
Booking : https://intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr/
More info : https://www.airport.kr/ap_lp/en/tpt/pblctpt/busstoinft1/busstoinft1.do
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
Route B. Gimhae Int’l Airport → Dongdaegu Express Bus TerminalClick for details
| The First Train | The Last Train | Duration time | |
| Gimhae Int’l Airport Terminal | 07:00 AM | 22:00 PM | 1h23m |
Price: Cash 11,100(KRW) (USD 8.50)
Bus is scheduled everyday and 20min ~ 1h 10min
Purchase spot: Gimhae Airport Ticket Office, Ticket Vending Machines, T-money go mobile application and web-site.
Booking : https://intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr/More info : https://www.airport.co.kr/gimhaeeng/cms/frCon/index.do?MENU_ID=110
* Schedule can be changed, please check the website above for accurate information.
How to Get to EXCO
- Taxi
- Bus
Route A. Daegu Int’l Airport → EXCO
Price : Approximately 5300 (KRW) (USD 4)
Address of Venue: 10 EXCO-RO, BUK-GU, DAEGU 41515, KOREA
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Route B. Dongdaegu Station → Exco
Price : Approximately 6300 (KRW) (USD 5)
Address of Venue: 10 EXCO-RO, BUK-GU, DAEGU 41515, KOREA
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Taxi
You can easily catch a taxi in Daegu using the designated taxi stands at Dongdaegu station and Daegu International Airport. Alternatively, you can use a taxi-hailing application to get a ride from anywhere in the city. Look for the word "빈차" on a taxi to know if it's vacant and available for you to catch.
| Kakao T- Taxi, Bike app. | UT(Uber)- Taxi app. |
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| Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) | Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) |
| Click 내정보(My Profile) - 언어설정 Button for Language setting after download. |
Public Transportation
You may download mobile applications below when you use the public transportation in Korea.
| KakaoBus | KakaoMetro |
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| Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) | Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) |
NAVER Map, Navigation
If you are in Korea, we suggest using Naver Map as it is the most commonly used map application in the country.
Language: Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese maps and English navigation provided.
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| Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) |
Route A. Daegu Int’l Airport → EXCO
Price : Cash 2,800 KRW( 1,400/bus), Fare card (T-money) 1,250 KRW
Address of Venue: 10 EXCO-RO, BUK-GU, DAEGU 41515, KOREA
More info : https://businfo.daegu.go.kr/
Route A. Dongdaegu Station → EXCO
Price : Cash 1,400 KRW, Fare card (T-money) 1,250 KRW
Address of Venue: 10 EXCO-RO, BUK-GU, DAEGU 41515, KOREA
More info : https://businfo.daegu.go.kr/
Public Transportation
You may download mobile applications below when you use the public transportation in Korea.
| KakaoBus | KakaoMetro |
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| Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) | Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) |
NAVER Map, Navigation
If you are in Korea, we suggest using Naver Map as it is the most commonly used map application in the country.
Language: Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese maps and English navigation provided.
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| Download (for Android) Download (for Apple) |
Transportation
- T-Money
- Daegu Subway
Fare Card
Transfer Discount
If you use public transportation (i.e. subway, bus) with your Tmoney card, you can get a ₩100-plus discount for every ride. Tmoney card holders can enjoy up to four discounts a day, if they transfer within a transfer time limit of 30 minutes (up to 1 hour from 9pm to 7am next day). The discount is applicable to transfers from subway to bus & via versa, and between one bus to another (excluding buses running along the same route).
Top-up
Present your Tmoney card and cash (in Korean won) for top-up in Tmoney sales locations.
You can top-up the card in the unit of ₩1,000, in the range of ₩1,000 to ₩90,000.
The amount of money deposited in Tmoney card may not exceed ₩500,000.
| Convenience Store | GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, MINISTOP, Story Way, Emart24, 365PLUS |
| Subway Stations (Top-up Only) |
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Buy card : https://www.koreatourcard.kr/bbs/purchase.php?st=step2&ca=1&lang=en
More info : https://www.t-money.co.kr/ncs/pct/ugd/ReadFrgnGd.dev
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