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.
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.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu then Daejeon and then to Songnisan.
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Take the train to Daejeon Station then take a taxi to Songnisan National Park.
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Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩31,450($24) | every 4 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Bus via Gumi | 5hrs | ₩32,760($25) | every 3 hours | 299km (185 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2h 15m | ₩102,215($78) | hourly | 244km (152 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 10m | ₩32,760($25) | every 4 hours | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ₩28,830($22) | on demand | 181km (113 miles) |
TxBus
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Songnisan National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.