How to travel from Gyeongju to Pyeongtaek, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Pyeongtaek by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Pyeongtaek Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩103,525($79)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Pyeongtaek.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongtaek.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Pyeongtaek by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩103,525 ($79).

The distance between Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek 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 Pyeongtaek is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩103,525 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Pyeongtaek Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Pyeongtaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Pyeongtaek. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 25m 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 Pyeongtaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Pyeongtaek Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongtaek is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Pyeongtaek. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Pyeongtaek. The distance is around 266km (165 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 Pyeongtaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).

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Transport options from Gyeongju to Pyeongtaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 40m
₩103,525($79)
every 30 mins410km (255 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane and train3hrs
₩58,970($45)
hourly494km (307 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
₩448,170($340)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 30m
₩106,145($81)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane and train3h 60m
₩808,540($615)
hourly548km (340 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
₩34,070($26)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongtaek

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Pyeongtaek
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Pyeongtaek
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Pyeongtaek