How to travel from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju, South Korea

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩99,595($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Asan Station and then to Singyeongju Station then take the bus to Cheonmachong.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongtaek and Gyeongju

Transport options from Pyeongtaek to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours276km (172 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
₩99,595($76)
every 30 mins422km (262 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 10m
₩60,280($46)
hourly503km (313 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
₩31,450($24)
every 2 hours275km (171 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station, Bus4h 15m
₩19,655($15)
every 2 hours320km (199 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand271km (168 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