The distance between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju by train, subway, 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 Singyeongju Station.
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Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).
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Take the train to Asan Station and then to Singyeongju Station then take the bus to Cheonmachong.
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There are several options for getting from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).
The distance between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO). instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | ₩36,690($28) | every 4 hours | 276km (172 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 35m | ₩99,595($76) | every 30 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 10m | ₩60,280($46) | hourly | 503km (313 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 10m | ₩31,450($24) | every 2 hours | 275km (171 miles) |
Train to Dongdaegu Station, Bus | 4h 15m | ₩19,655($15) | every 2 hours | 320km (199 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | ₩52,415($40) | on demand | 271km (168 miles) |
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Suseo High Speed Railway
Seoul Metro
bus Tago
The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.