How to travel from Gyeongju to Jeongeup, South Korea

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out JeongeupGyeongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Jeongeup.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Jeongeup

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Jeongeup

Transport options from Gyeongju to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
₩57,660($44)
every 2 hours362km (225 miles)
Train via Daejeon Station3h 20m
₩49,795($38)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩41,935($32)
every 20 mins313km (194 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu5hrs
₩44,555($34)
every 30 mins343km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩60,280($46)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup