The distance between Daegu and Gyeongju is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 52min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Daegu to Gyeongju by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Gyeongju.
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station then take the bus to Gyeongju Station.
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Take a taxi to Gyeongju.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Daegu to Gyeongju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩6,550 ($5) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩98,285 ($75).
The distance between Daegu and Gyeongju is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Daegu and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daegu to Gyeongju is to take a taxi which takes around 52min and will set you back approx ₩98,285 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩6,550 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Daegu and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gyeongju. instead which will take 52min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daegu and Gyeongju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.
bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Daegu and Gyeongju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 1hr.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Daegu and Gyeongju. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩6,550 ($5).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1hr | ₩6,550($5) | every 30 mins | 68km (43 miles) |
Bus to Gyeongju | 1h 25m | ₩7,865($6) | hourly | 84km (52 miles) |
Train and Bus | 53min | ₩9,175($7) | hourly | 64km (40 miles) |
Taxi | 52min | ₩98,285($75) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
Drive | 52min | ₩11,795($9) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
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Gyeongju City Bus
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Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.