The distance between Gyeongju and Jeongeup is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Jeongeup by train, 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 train to Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station.
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Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Jeongeup.
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There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Jeongeup by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).
The distance between Gyeongju and Jeongeup is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gyeongju and Jeongeup by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Jeongeup, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gyeongju and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gyeongju to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station, Osong Station and Jeongeup Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gyeongju and Jeongeup. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju and Jeongeup. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal, Jeonbuk Express, bus Tago, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Jeongeup. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Jeongeup. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Jeongeup. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩57,660 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | ₩57,660($44) | every 2 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Train via Daejeon Station | 3h 20m | ₩49,795($38) | every 3 hours | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩41,935($32) | every 20 mins | 313km (194 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 5hrs | ₩44,555($34) | every 30 mins | 343km (213 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩60,280($46) | on demand | 307km (191 miles) |
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
Jeonbuk Express
bus Tago
Ko Bus
TxBus
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Jeongeup offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.