The distance between Iksan and Gyeongju is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Iksan to Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju → Iksan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Gyeongju.
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There are several options for getting from Iksan to Gyeongju by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).
The distance between Iksan and Gyeongju is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Iksan and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Iksan to Gyeongju is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Iksan and Gyeongju. We recommend that you drive to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iksan and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seodaegu(Daegu West). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
TxBus, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Iksan and Gyeongju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iksan to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Seodaegu(Daegu West) and then to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Gyeongju is Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Gyeongju. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Iksan and Gyeongju. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Gyeongju + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ₩24,900($19) | every 20 mins | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | ₩28,830($22) | every 4 hours | 279km (173 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | ₩44,555($34) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
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Gyeongju Bus Terminal
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Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.