The distance between Seongnam and Gyeongju is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Seongnam 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.
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Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gyeongju.
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Take the bus to Gyeongju.
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There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Gyeongju by bus, car, subway, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩96,970 ($74).
The distance between Seongnam and Gyeongju is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Seongnam and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Gyeongju is to take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩96,970 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Seongnam and Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seongnam and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seongnam and Gyeongju with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 10m.
TxBus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Gyeongju. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Seongnam and Gyeongju. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | ₩577,900($440) | hourly | 508km (315 miles) |
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane and bus | 2h 45m | ₩96,970($74) | every 30 mins | 375km (233 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | ₩65,520($50) | hourly | 456km (284 miles) |
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane and bus | 3h 35m | ₩111,385($85) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | ₩27,520($21) | twice daily | 302km (188 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ₩58,970($45) | on demand | 303km (188 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.