□ International Flights

□ Domestic Flights

□ Daegu Airport

Daegu Airport is located near Dong Daegu Railroad Station and Dong Daegu Express Bus Terminal (approx. 15 ~ 20 min. by bus or taxi). At the Dong Daegu Station and Dong Daegu Bus Terminal, routes to many routes to such sites as Seoul and Busan are available.

□ How to go to Daegu International Airport from the downtown area

Daegu↔Seoul Saemaeul Train runs every 30 minutes from 6:11 a.m. and it takes 3 hours 15 minutes. The fares are 23,600 won for Mon. and Fri. (before 6 p.m.), 21,100 won for Tue., Wed. and Thu. and 24,800 won from Fri. (after 6 p.m.) to Sun. Daegu↔Seoul Mugunghwa Train runs 31 times a day and it takes 30 minutes more than Saemaeul Train. The fares are 16,100 won for Mon. and Fri. (before 6 p.m.), 14,400 won for Tue., Wed. and Thu., and 16,900 won from Fri. (after 6 p.m.) to Sun. Train Information Tel. 1544-7788

□ Dongdaegu Station

□ Daegu Station

Taxis that travel around and pick up passengers are divided into two main types; regular taxis and deluxe taxis. Additionally, there are call taxis to be requested to give a ride to passengers at specific spots for a higher rate. Regular (ilban) taxis, usually silver-colored or rarely black, have a blue or green sign on top, while most deluxe (mobeom) taxis are black with a yellow sign on top.
Vacant taxis are indicated with a signed lamp (Bincha) on their front window. Regarding communication between passengers and drivers, some taxis specially offer a free interpretation service system in them. In addition, most of Daegu taxis have a destination guide board inside of them, in which names of major facilities such as hotels and shopping centers are listed in English, Japanese and Chinese. Otherwise, it is advisable for foreigners who cannot speak Korean at all to mention the landmarks in Korean like big buildings and attractions near their destination.

□ Fare

Fares are metered and depend on both distance and time traveled.
Tips are not required generally.

□ Free Interpretation Service

A special interpretation service is provided in some taxis on a request basis. Three-way simultaneous communication is possible between passenger, driver and interpreter in English, Japanese, and Chinese through a wireless phone installed inthe taxi.

Car rental is available for those who want to drive in Korea. Drivers must meet the following requirements to rent a car.
 -Have more than 1 year's driving experience
 -Have an international driver's license
 -Be over 21 years old
 -Possess a vaalid passport

Cars are driven on the right side of the road and most road signs are written in Korean and English.

Cars are usually rented in the unit of hours or days. Business cars are rented per month or per year. One-way rental is available with a variety of models. Car rental companies offer 24-hour services and lease drivers by regular fare.

□ Rent-A-Car Companies

□ Express Buses

Daegu is interwoven with 4 major highways; Gyeongbu (Seoul-Busan) Highway, 88 Olympic Highway, Jungang Highway and Jungbu Highway), so land surface transportation is comparatively efficient. Highways between Daegu and Pohang and Daegu and Gimhae are under construction for completion in 2005. Gyeongbu Highway (Seoul-Busan Highway) connects the city with Daejeon and Seoul in the north, and Gyeongju and Busan in the south. 88 Olympic Highway connects the city with Goryeong, Hapcheon Haeinsa Temple, Namwon, and Gwangju. Guma Highway (Daegu-Masan Highway) connects the city with Masan and Changwon. Jungang Highway connects the city with Andong and Chuncheon. From Express Bus Terminals near DongDaegu Train Station, buses run throughout the nation.

※ Get information about destinations, seating, and more at each terminal? information contact.
※ Highway information (area code unnecessary) TEL . 1588-2505

Names of Express Bus Companies : Hanjin for Incheon, Seongnam, Dongseoul, Seoul, Dongyang for Busan, Daejeon, Jinju, Gyeongju, Jeonju, Kumho for Cheongju, Masan, Jinju, Suncheon, Ulsan, Gwangju, Jungang for Andong, Yeongju, Uijeongbu, Chuncheon, Hanil, Chunil, Samhwa, Kolon

□ Suburban Buses

◎ Bukbu Suburban Bus Terminal

◎ Nambu Suburban Bus Terminal

◎ Seobu Suburban Bus Terminal

◎ Dongbu Suburban Bus Terminal

□ City Buses

Approximately eighty-eight bus routes connect Daegu's farthest corners, in which thirty-one bus companies operate 1,719 vehicles throughout the city. There are three kinds of buses running in the city. The 'Ilban Bus' is a basic city bus while the 'Jwaseok Bus' is a more comfortable and more expensive city express bus.

The 'Maeul Bus' is a kind of shuttle bus that runs with a short-distance service to connect transitional points including subway stations and bus stops. Usually these buses are smaller and cheaper than normal buses.

Since destinations are written only in Korean, Hangeul, on buses it is better to know your bus number and routing in advance. Bus route guide machines for foreigners are located at some busy bus stops downtown. To stop your bus at your destination on board, push one of the stop buttons along the inside walls of the bus.

Bus fares can be paid with cash, token or a transportation card when you board. Since the transportation card is not available for Maeul Bus yet, bus fares have to be paid in cash for Maeul Bus.

Subway line No. 1 has operated a total distance of 30km between Daegok and Ansim since November 26, 1997. It offers transfer parking lots, meeting zones, facilities for the aged and the disabled, etc. There are well decorated wall paintings in the subway stations that gives a fresh impression to passengers. The subway is the fastest and safest mode of transportation inside the city. Line No. 2 is currently under construction between Dasa and Sawol. It is schelduled to be operated in September, 2005. The subways are operated year-round form 5:30 am until midnight each day covering a total of 25.9km

□ Vending machines are available for your Convenience

Vending Machine Information

1. Insert the coin(10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won) or paper money (1,000 won, 5,000 won, 10,000 won)
2. Select the number of tickets
3. Pick up the ticket and change.

□ Operation

□ Ticket Types