The distance between Gyeongju and Samcheok is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok 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 bus to Dongdaegu and then to Samcheok.
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Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then take the bus to Samcheok.
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There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Samcheok by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩39,315 ($30).
The distance between Gyeongju and Samcheok is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Gyeongju and Samcheok by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩39,315 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Samcheok. We recommend that you drive to Samcheok. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Samcheok. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Samcheok. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station then take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Samcheok. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | ₩40,625($31) | every 20 mins | 309km (192 miles) |
Bus via Taebaek | 5hrs | ₩43,245($33) | 4 times a day | 265km (165 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 45m | ₩41,935($32) | every 20 mins | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | ₩39,315($30) | on demand | 203km (126 miles) |
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Gyeongju Bus Terminal
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Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.