How to travel from Pohang to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Gyeongju is around 31km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 23min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pohang to Gyeongju by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju.

  • Duration23min
  • Departshourly
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gyeongju.

  • Duration26min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

POS Call

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration26min
  • Distance31km (19 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Gyeongju by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 23min.

The distance between Pohang and Gyeongju is around 31km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (20 miles)

It takes around 23min to get from Pohang and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 26min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes around 23min and will set you back approx .

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pohang and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 23min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pohang and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 23min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pohang and Gyeongju with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 23min.

TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Pohang and Gyeongju. Buses run hourly and take around 23min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 23min.

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 Pohang and Gyeongju. The distance is around 31km (19 miles) by road and it will take around 26min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 23min and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Gyeongju

Transport options from Pohang to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
23min
hourly31km (19 miles)
Taxi
26min
₩45,865($35)
on demand31km (19 miles)
Drive
26min
₩5,240($4)
on demand31km (19 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