The distance between Gyeongju and Yangyang is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Yangyang by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Yangyang.
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Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Yangyang.
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Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Yangyang.
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There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Yangyang by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).
The distance between Gyeongju and Yangyang is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Gyeongju and Yangyang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Yangyang is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Yangyang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Yangyang. We recommend that you drive to Yangyang-gun. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Yangyang. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Yangyang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pohang and Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
bus Tago, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Yangyang. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Yangyang. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Yangyang. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Yangyang is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Yangyang. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Yangyang. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Yangyang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ₩116,630($89) | hourly | 527km (328 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | ₩79,935($61) | hourly | 612km (380 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | ₩38,005($29) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
Bus via Uljin | 6h 55m | ₩36,690($28) | twice daily | 315km (196 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 55m | ₩60,280($46) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | ₩58,970($45) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Jin Air
Ko Bus
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Yangyang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.