How to travel from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Songnisan National ParkGyeongju if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu then Daejeon and then to Songnisan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Daejeon Station then take a taxi to Songnisan National Park.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩102,215($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Songnisan National Park.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance181km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).

The distance between Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Songnisan National Park. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu, Daejeon and Songnisan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago, Ko Bus, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Songnisan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station then take a taxi to Songnisan National Park. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Songnisan National Park is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Songnisan National Park. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩102,215 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Songnisan National Park

Transport options from Gyeongju to Songnisan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours270km (168 miles)
Bus via Gumi5hrs
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours299km (185 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 15m
₩102,215($78)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Train and Bus3h 10m
₩32,760($25)
every 4 hours246km (153 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩28,830($22)
on demand181km (113 miles)

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Airports near Songnisan National Park

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Songnisan National Park
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Songnisan National Park