The distance between Suncheon and Gyeongju is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Suncheon to Gyeongju by bus and car. 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 Gyeongju.
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There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Gyeongju by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).
The distance between Suncheon and Gyeongju is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Suncheon and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Gyeongju is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Gyeongju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Suncheon and Gyeongju. We recommend that you drive to Gyeongju. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Suncheon and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Suncheon and Gyeongju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3hrs.
TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Suncheon and Gyeongju. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gyeongju. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Suncheon and Gyeongju. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3hrs | ₩22,275($17) | every 20 mins | 232km (144 miles) |
Bus via Dongdaegu | 4h 30m | ₩27,520($21) | twice daily | 270km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ₩45,865($35) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gyeongju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.