How to travel from Daegu to Gyeongju, South Korea

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.

5 routes found

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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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩6,550($5)
Operated by

bus Tago

1 similiar route

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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Singyeongju Station then take the bus to Gyeongju Station.

  • Duration53min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gyeongju.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

Hanmaeum Call Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Gyeongju

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Daegu to Gyeongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Gyeongju

Transport options from Daegu to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1hr
₩6,550($5)
every 30 mins68km (43 miles)
Bus to Gyeongju1h 25m
₩7,865($6)
hourly84km (52 miles)
Train and Bus
53min
₩9,175($7)
hourly64km (40 miles)
Taxi
52min
₩98,285($75)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
52min
₩11,795($9)
on demand72km (45 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