The distance between Gyeongju and Hongcheon is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Hongcheon by bus, car, plane and subway. 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 Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon.
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Take the bus to Hongcheon.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Hongcheon by bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).
The distance between Gyeongju and Hongcheon is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Gyeongju and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Hongcheon, 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gyeongju and Hongcheon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 35m.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Hongcheon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Hongcheon. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ₩77,315($59) | hourly | 537km (334 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 40m | ₩114,010($87) | every 30 mins | 453km (281 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | ₩34,070($26) | every 20 mins | 308km (191 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ₩60,280($46) | on demand | 309km (192 miles) |
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Jeju Air
Air Busan
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
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The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.