The distance between Gyeongju and Donghae is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Donghae by bus and car. 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 Gangneung.
bus Tago
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There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Donghae by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).
The distance between Gyeongju and Donghae is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Gyeongju and Donghae by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Donghae is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Donghae. We recommend that you drive to Donghae-si. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Donghae. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pohang and Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
bus Tago, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Donghae. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Donghae. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Donghae is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Donghae. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Donghae. The distance is around 218km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Donghae is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ₩35,380($27) | hourly | 304km (189 miles) |
Bus via Uljin | 6h 20m | ₩34,070($26) | twice daily | 308km (191 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | ₩43,245($33) | on demand | 218km (136 miles) |
The following major airports near Donghae offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.