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Travel To Daegu
Entry to Korea
Here are the important things to do prior to your departure
Apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) or Visa
- Firstly, check if K-ETA or Visa applies to your country of departure. Click here to access the website.
- If a Visa is required, you must apply for a Visa (select Tourist Visa) for your travel to South Korea.
- If your country of departure is among the countries with a Visa
- Waiver, you must apply for the K-ETA. – You must apply for the K-ETA and receive approval 72 hours prior to departure.
- You are strongly advised to apply for the K-ETA at least one week before your intended departure (K-ETA fee: KRW 10,000)
Apply for Q-Code (Mandatory for all travelers)
- Apply for Q-Code 72 hours prior to departure.
- Click here to apply.
- The QR code must be saved in your mobile phone, upon completion of the form, to be shown to Korean Immigration Officials upon arrival.
How to get to Daegu?
Attendees can easily get to Daegu via three airports in South Korea: Daegu International Airport, Gimhae International Airport, and Incheon International Airport.
Most international flights will land at Incheon International Airport, Seoul, and there are multiple routes to get to AVSS 2023 in EXCO, Daegu
Here are the locations of the 3 airports:
How to get to EXCO?
Route 1
From Incheon Int'l Airport → GwangMyeong Station → Dongdaegu Station
- Contact: Incheon Int’l Airport KTX Info Desk (1st Flr, Exit 7) +82-32-741-7788
- Website: http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfIndex_eng.do
Airport Limousine Bus
| Route | The First Bus | The Last Bus | Travel Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 → Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 → GwangMyeong Station | 06:10 | 22:20 | (T1) 1hr (T2) 1hr 20min |
- It takes around 20 min. from Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 via limousine bus.
- Airlines at Terminal 2: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Air Fance, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Others will arrive at Terminal 1)
- Online ticketing is unavailable and you are required to purchase onsite
KTX Airport Limousine (6770)
| Incheon Airport Terminal 2 | 6:10 | 6:40 | 7:00 | 7:20 | 7:50 | 8:20 | 8:50 | 9:10 | 9:30 | 9:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:10 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | |
| 15:00 | 15:20 | 15:40 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 18:50 | |
| 19:10 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:00 | 21:20 | 21:40 | 22:20 | |||
| Incheon Airport Terminal 1 | 6:28 | 6:58 | 7:18 | 7:38 | 8:08 | 8:38 | 9:08 | 9:28 | 9:48 | 10:08 |
| 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:28 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | |
| 15:18 | 15:38 | 15:58 | 16:18 | 16:48 | 17:18 | 17:48 | 18:18 | 18:48 | 19:08 | |
| 19:28 | 19:48 | 20:18 | 20:48 | 21:18 | 21:38 | 22:08 | 22:38 |
Where to get on
Terminal 1 1F 8A
Terminal 2 B1F 45
KORAIL KTX (Korea Train Express) Schedule
| Route | The First Train | The Last Train | Travel Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| GwangMyeong Station → Dongdaegu Station | 05:20 AM | 23:10 PM | 1hr 30min |
- You can check train schedules and purchase tickets on-line up to 1 month in advance.
Route 2
From Incheon Int'l Airport → Seoul Station → Dongdaegu Station
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) Schedule
| Route | The First Train | The Last Train | Travel Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal2 → Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal1 → Seoul Station |
05:15 | 22:40 | 1hr (T1) 1hr 10min(T2) |
- It takes about 8min from the Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1.
Departure Time Schedule
| Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 |
5:15 | 5:55 | 6:40 | 7:20 | 8:20 | 8:40 | 9:20 | 9:55 | 10:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:40 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:40 | 15:20 | 15:45 | 16:40 | |
| 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:40 | 19:20 | 19:55 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 22:40 | ||
| Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 |
5:23 | 6:03 | 6:48 | 7:28 | 8:28 | 8:48 | 9:28 | 10:03 | 10:48 |
| 11:28 | 11:58 | 12:48 | 13:28 | 13:58 | 14:48 | 15:28 | 15:53 | 16:48 | |
| 17:28 | 17:58 | 18:48 | 19:28 | 20:03 | 20:48 | 21:48 | 22:48 | ||
| Arrival time to Seoul Stn. |
6:07 | 6:46 | 7:31 | 8:11 | 9:11 | 9:31 | 10:11 | 10:46 | 11:31 |
| 12:11 | 12:41 | 13:31 | 14:11 | 14:41 | 15:31 | 16:11 | 16:36 | 17:31 | |
| 18:11 | 18:41 | 19:31 | 20:11 | 20:47 | 21:31 | 22:31 | 23:31 |
Where to get on
Terminal 1 Transit Center (B1)
Terminal 2 Transit Center (B1)
- Contact: Incheon Int’l Airport KTX Info Desk (1st Flr, Exit 7) +82-32-741-7788
- Website: http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do
KORAIL KTX (Korea Train Express) Schedule
| Route | The First Train | The Last Train | Travel Duration | Boarding Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Station → Dongdaegu Station | 05:05 AM | 23:00 PM | 1hr 50min | Seoul Station |
- You can check train schedules and purchase tickets on-line up to 1 month in advance.
- Customer Service Center : (82) 1544-7788 + 7
- Website: http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Route 3
From Incheon Int'l Airport → Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal
Airport Limousine Bus
| Route | The First Bus | The Last Bus | Travel Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 → Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 → Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal |
06:20 | 23:30 | 4hr 30min |
- It takes around 20min. from Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1via limousine bus.
- Airlines at Terminal 2: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Air Fance, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Others will arrive at Terminal 1)
- Online ticketing is unavailable for a foreigner since website (Incheon Airport → Dongdaegu : https://txbuse.t-money.co.kr/) do not receive foreigner cardholder’s credit card.
Departure time table (updated as of Apr., 2019)
| Bus Schedule Terminal 1 |
6:30 | 7:00 | 7:40 | 9:00 | 9:40 | 10:20 | 11:40 | 12:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 14:20 | 15:40 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:30 | |
| 20:00 | 20:40 | 22:00 | 22:40 | 23:30 | ||||
| Bus Schedule Terminal 2 |
6:10 | 6:40 | 7:20 | 8:40 | 9:20 | 10:00 | 11:20 | 12:00 |
| 12:40 | 14:00 | 15:20 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:40 | 18:10 | 19:10 | |
| 19:40 | 20:20 | 21:40 | 22:20 | 23:10 |
Bus ticket office
- Terminal 1: You can purchase bus tickets and get information at ticketing offices next to Exit 4 and 9 in Arrival Hall Floor 1 (indoors) or offices next to Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 9C (outdoors).
- Terminal 2: You can purchase bus tickets and get information at ticketing offices outdoors and indoors on Transit Center (B1).
Terminal 1 Bus stop location (1Floor No.10 )
Terminal 2 Bus stop location (Traffic center Basement 1 No. 3 )
Airlines at Terminal 2: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Air Fance, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Taxi
| Route | Travel Duration |
|---|---|
| Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal → EXCO | Approx. 15min. |
* Korean Taxi drivers are not good at speaking English. Please bring the Korean message card as follows.
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Covid-19 Updates
Prior to booking your trip to Daegu, please ensure that you check on the latest Covid-19 travel advisory here. As the pandemic stabilizes in South Korea, the Korean government is moving closer to post-pandemic by lifting almost all of its Covid-19 social distancing rules except mask-wearing which is still compulsory.
Over 86% of South Korean population has been fully vaccinated which brings the country to be among the top 7thin terms of vaccination progress in the OECD list of countries. View the latest vaccination progress in South Korea here.
We look forward to welcoming you to AVSS 2023 in a safe and inviting environment.
Onsite Safety & Hygiene Measures
In order to reduce the risk of infection during the event, we ask that all visitors be aware and abide to the following onsite safety and hygiene measures implemented:
Wear a mask at all times
Use hand sanitizer frequently
Maintain social distancing
Temperature check at all entrances
Contact tracing via QR code
Be responseible for your own health