How to travel from Taebaek to Gyeongju, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Gyeongju is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Taebaek 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gyeongju.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Gyeongju

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Gyeongju by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Taebaek and Gyeongju is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (95 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Taebaek and Gyeongju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek 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 Taebaek and Gyeongju. We recommend that you drive to Gyeongju. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taebaek and Gyeongju. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Gyeongju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pohang. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Gyeongju. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Gyeongju. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang. instead which will take 3h 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 Taebaek and Gyeongju. The distance is around 243km (151 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 Taebaek to Gyeongju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

How do I get from Taebaek to Gyeongju

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Gyeongju

Transport options from Taebaek to Gyeongju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 35m
₩31,450($24)
4 times a day220km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩47,175($36)
on demand243km (151 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