How to travel from Gyeongju to Daegu, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Daegu is around 62km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 46min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Daegu by bus, train, subway, 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 Dongdaegu.

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

Gyeongju Bus Terminal

+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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bus
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train
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration46min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Daegu.

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

POS Call

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Daegu.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance71km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Daegu

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Daegu by bus, train, subway, 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 the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩9,175 ($7).

The distance between Gyeongju and Daegu is around 62km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Gyeongju and Daegu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Daegu is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 46min and will set you back approx ₩9,175 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Daegu, 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 Gyeongju and Daegu. We recommend that you take the bus to Singyeongju Station then take the train to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 46min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Daegu. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gyeongju and Daegu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Daegu. 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 Gyeongju to Daegu. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Daegu is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Daegu. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Daegu. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Daegu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩6,550 ($5).

How do I get from Gyeongju to Daegu

Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Daegu

Transport options from Gyeongju to Daegu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
₩6,550($5)
every 30 mins67km (41 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
46min
₩9,175($7)
hourly62km (39 miles)
Bus to Yeungnam University, Train1h 25m
₩6,550($5)
hourly75km (47 miles)
Taxi
51min
₩98,285($75)
on demand71km (44 miles)
Drive
51min
₩11,795($9)
on demand71km (44 miles)

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Airports near Daegu

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Daegu
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Daegu
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Daegu