The distance between Pyeongchang and Gyeongju is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Pyeongchang to Gyeongju by train, bus, 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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Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Singyeongju Station.
Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).
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Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Gyeongju.
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There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Gyeongju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 6h 45m. 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 ₩51,105 ($39).
The distance between Pyeongchang and Gyeongju is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Pyeongchang and Gyeongju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Gyeongju is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pyeongchang to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pyeongchang Station, Seoul Station and Singyeongju Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Korail run train services between Pyeongchang and Gyeongju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pyeongchang and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pyeongchang to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
TxBus, bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Pyeongchang and Gyeongju. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Pyeongchang and Gyeongju. The distance is around 261km (162 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 Pyeongchang to Gyeongju is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩94,350 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 20m | ₩94,350($72) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
Bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩116,630($89) | 5 times a day | 517km (321 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | ₩85,180($65) | 5 times a day | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 6h 5m | ₩47,175($36) | 5 times a day | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus via Wonju | 6h 45m | ₩40,625($31) | 4 times a day | 392km (244 miles) |
Bus via Wonju | 7hrs | ₩48,485($37) | 4 times a day | 489km (304 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | ₩51,105($39) | on demand | 261km (162 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.