How to travel from Gimcheon to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Gimcheon and Gyeongju is around 126km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimcheon to Gyeongju by bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to North Daegu and then to Gyeongju.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gyeongju.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance126km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Gyeongju by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Gimcheon and Gyeongju is around 126km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Gimcheon and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Gyeongju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gimcheon and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gyeongju. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimcheon and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in North Daegu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Gyeongju. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimcheon to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to North Daegu and then to Gyeongju. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Gimcheon and Gyeongju. The distance is around 126km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

How do I get from Gimcheon to Gyeongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Gyeongju

Transport options from Gimcheon to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 20m
₩13,105($10)
5 times a day129km (80 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
₩157,250($120)
on demand126km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
₩24,900($19)
on demand126km (79 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