How to travel from Seongnam to Gyeongju, South Korea

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gyeongju.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩577,900($440)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Gyeongju

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Gyeongju

Transport options from Seongnam to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
₩577,900($440)
hourly508km (315 miles)
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane and bus2h 45m
₩96,970($74)
every 30 mins375km (233 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
₩65,520($50)
hourly456km (284 miles)
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane and bus3h 35m
₩111,385($85)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
₩27,520($21)
twice daily302km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩58,970($45)
on demand303km (188 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