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.
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.
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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.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu).
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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.
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Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 55m | ₩95,660($73) | every 30 mins | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus to Singyeongju Station, train and plane | 3h 25m | ₩630,320($480) | hourly | 393km (244 miles) |
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane and train | 3h 30m | ₩65,520($50) | hourly | 442km (274 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 50m | ₩91,730($70) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus | 4h 60m | ₩32,760($25) | hourly | 348km (217 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ₩44,555($34) | hourly | 366km (228 miles) |
Bus to Singyeongju Station, train | 4h 45m | ₩52,415($40) | hourly | 370km (230 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | ₩55,040($42) | on demand | 344km (214 miles) |
Gyeongju City Bus
Seoul Public Transportation
Ko Bus
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
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Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Bukhansan National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.