How to travel from Gapyeong to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Gapyeong and Gyeongju is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gapyeong 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 GyeongjuGapyeong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Wangsimni Station, plane and bus

Take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the bus to Gyeongju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩102,215($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Gyeongju.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
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bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gapyeong and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Gapyeong to Gyeongju by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩102,215 ($78).

The distance between Gapyeong and Gyeongju is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Gapyeong and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gapyeong to Gyeongju is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩102,215 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Gapyeong and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gapyeong and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gapyeong and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gapyeong to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Gapyeong and Gyeongju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gapyeong to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Wangsimni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Gapyeong and Gyeongju. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gapyeong to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Transport options from Gapyeong to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Wangsimni Station, plane and bus + 3 similar
3h 15m
₩102,215($78)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
₩70,765($54)
hourly504km (313 miles)
Train to Wangsimni Station, plane and bus4hrs
₩116,630($89)
hourly476km (295 miles)
Train to Wangsimni Station, plane and bus4h 15m
₩573,970($440)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours374km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₩64,210($49)
on demand332km (206 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