How to travel from Boryeong to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Boryeong and Gyeongju is around 303km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Boryeong to Gyeongju by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GyeongjuBoryeong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon then Dongdaegu and then to Gyeongju.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance303km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boryeong and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Boryeong to Gyeongju by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Boryeong and Gyeongju is around 303km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Boryeong and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boryeong to Gyeongju is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Boryeong and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boryeong and Gyeongju. We recommend that you drive to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boryeong and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boryeong to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Boryeong and Gyeongju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boryeong to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gyeongju is Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Gyeongju. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boryeong and Gyeongju. The distance is around 303km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boryeong to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boryeong and Gyeongju

Transport options from Boryeong to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩104,835($80)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
₩65,520($50)
every 3 hours614km (382 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
₩38,005($29)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Bus via Gunsan5h 45m
₩39,315($30)
4 times a day360km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩58,970($45)
on demand303km (189 miles)

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Airports near Gyeongju

The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Gyeongju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
51km (31 miles) from Gyeongju
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gyeongju