How to travel from Incheon to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Incheon and Gyeongju is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Incheon to Gyeongju by bus, car, subway, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GyeongjuIncheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gyeongju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Gyeongju.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Incheon and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Incheon to Gyeongju by bus, car, subway, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Incheon and Gyeongju is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Incheon and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Incheon to Gyeongju is to take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Incheon and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Incheon and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Incheon and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Incheon to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago, TxBus and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Incheon and Gyeongju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Incheon to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Incheon and Gyeongju. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Incheon to Gyeongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Incheon and Gyeongju

Transport options from Incheon to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 50m
₩65,520($50)
hourly442km (275 miles)
Fly to Gimhae (PUS), Bus3hrs
₩251,605($190)
hourly466km (289 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus2h 10m
₩91,730($70)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train to Geomam Station, plane and bus2h 30m
₩533,345($405)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Train to Geomam Station, plane and bus3h 5m
₩91,730($70)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours368km (228 miles)
Bus via Yongin6hrs
₩35,380($27)
once daily372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩55,040($42)
on demand343km (213 miles)

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Airports near Gyeongju

The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Gyeongju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
51km (31 miles) from Gyeongju
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gyeongju