How to travel from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Bukhansan National ParkGyeongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Yeonsinnae Station then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Singyeongju Station then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gupabal Station then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bukhansan National Park.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩95,660 ($73).

The distance between Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park by bus, train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park is to take the bus, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩95,660 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Yeonsinnae Station then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu), Nokbeon Station and Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Yeonsinnae Station then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bukhansan National Park is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Bukhansan National Park. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Gyeongju and Bukhansan National Park. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park is to take the bus, then take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

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Transport options from Gyeongju to Bukhansan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 55m
₩95,660($73)
every 30 mins357km (222 miles)
Bus to Singyeongju Station, train and plane3h 25m
₩630,320($480)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane and train3h 30m
₩65,520($50)
hourly442km (274 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 50m
₩91,730($70)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
₩32,760($25)
hourly348km (217 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩44,555($34)
hourly366km (228 miles)
Bus to Singyeongju Station, train4h 45m
₩52,415($40)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩55,040($42)
on demand344km (214 miles)

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Airports near Bukhansan National Park

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Bukhansan National Park
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Bukhansan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Bukhansan National Park