How to travel from Gyeongju to Seosan, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Seosan is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Asan Station and then to Sapgyo Station.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩107,455($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Ko Bus

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Seosan.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance326km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Seosan

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Seosan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩86,490 ($66).

The distance between Gyeongju and Seosan is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Gyeongju and Seosan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Seosan is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ₩86,490 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Seosan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gyeongju and Seosan. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gyeongju to Seosan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station, Cheonan Asan Station and Sapgyo Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gyeongju and Seosan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Seosan. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Seosan. 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 5h 10m.

Ko Bus, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Seosan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 10m 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 Seosan. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Seosan. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Seosan is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Seosan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Seosan. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Seosan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ₩86,490 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Seosan

Transport options from Gyeongju to Seosan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
₩86,490($66)
every 4 hours324km (201 miles)
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4hrs
₩107,455($82)
every 30 mins471km (292 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 35m
₩77,315($59)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Bus to Singyeongju Station, plane4h 55m
₩103,525($79)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
₩644,735($490)
every 2 hours465km (289 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
₩44,555($34)
hourly437km (271 miles)
Bus via Cheonan5h 50m
₩39,315($30)
once daily352km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩52,415($40)
on demand326km (203 miles)

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Airports near Seosan

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seosan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Seosan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Seosan