How to travel from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GyeongjuSongnisan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Cheongju

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gyeongju.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Daejeon Station then take the train to Singyeongju Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩102,215($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju. We recommend that you drive to Gyeongju. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Songnisan, Daejeon and Dongdaegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Daejeon Station then take the train to Singyeongju Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Songnisan National Park and Gyeongju. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩102,215 ($78).

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Transport options from Songnisan National Park to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Cheongju + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩35,380($27)
once daily277km (172 miles)
Bus4h 40m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours272km (169 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
₩102,215($78)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Bus and Train3h 15m
₩32,760($25)
every 4 hours248km (154 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩30,140($23)
on demand182km (113 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