The distance between Gyeongju and Wonju is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Wonju by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wonju → Gyeongju if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Wonju.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Wonju by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).
The distance between Gyeongju and Wonju is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Gyeongju and Wonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Wonju is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Wonju. We recommend that you drive to Wŏnju. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Wonju. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gyeongju and Wonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 45m.
Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Wonju. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Wonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Wonju. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Wonju. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Wonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 45m | ₩34,070($26) | every 20 mins | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ₩51,105($39) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
The following major airports near Wonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.