How to travel from Gyeongju to Pocheon, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Pocheon is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Pocheon by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Pocheon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩107,455($82)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pocheon.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Singyeongju Station then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Uijeongbu Station then take the bus to Pocheon City Hall.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Drive

Drive to Pocheon-si.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Pocheon

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Pocheon by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩107,455 ($82).

The distance between Gyeongju and Pocheon is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Gyeongju and Pocheon by bus, train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Pocheon is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩107,455 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Pocheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Pocheon. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Pocheon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Pocheon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Pocheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal, Seoul Public Transportation, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Pocheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs 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 Pocheon. 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 Pocheon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Pocheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Pocheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Pocheon. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Pocheon is to take the bus, then take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Pocheon

Transport options from Gyeongju to Pocheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 10m
₩107,455($82)
hourly406km (252 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
₩70,765($54)
hourly490km (304 miles)
Bus to Singyeongju Station, plane3h 60m
₩117,940($90)
hourly458km (285 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane4h 30m
₩676,185($515)
hourly549km (341 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
₩27,520($21)
every 4 hours365km (227 miles)
Bus via Gumi5h 35m
₩31,450($24)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
₩43,245($33)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₩69,455($53)
on demand356km (221 miles)

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Airports near Pocheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Pocheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Pocheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Pocheon