The distance between Gyeongju and Taebaek is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Taebaek by 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 Taebaek.
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There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Taebaek by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).
The distance between Gyeongju and Taebaek is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (95 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Gyeongju and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Taebaek. We recommend that you drive to Taebaek. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pohang. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Taebaek. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Taebaek. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ₩35,380($27) | 4 times a day | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus via Uljin | 4h 35m | ₩18,345($14) | 4 times a day | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | ₩47,175($36) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.