Gyeongju travel guide
Getting Around Gyeongju: Transport Guide
From Seoul, take the KTX to Singyeongju station (about 2 hours), then a 20-minute bus into Gyeongju centre. From Busan it is just 30 minutes by KTX to Singyeongju or about 75 minutes by direct intercity bus. Gyeongju has no airport — the nearest is Busan’s Gimhae (PUS).
Arriving in Gyeongju
Nearest airport: Busan’s Gimhae International Airport (PUS) or Ulsan (USN); most arrive overland
Gyeongju has no airport. Take the KTX to Singyeongju station (about 2 hours from Seoul, 30 minutes from Busan), then bus 50, 60 or 61 into the centre (~20 minutes). Direct intercity buses from Busan take about 75 minutes.
Getting around Gyeongju
- The historic centre is compact — walk or rent a bike to link the tombs, pond and observatory
- City buses 10 and 11 run to Bulguksa and Seokguram from the centre
- Singyeongju KTX station is outside town — budget 20 minutes by bus to reach the centre
- Taxis are cheap for the hop out to Bomun Lake and the hilltop temples
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how to get around Gyeongju — FAQs
How do I get to Gyeongju from Seoul or Busan?
From Seoul, take the KTX to Singyeongju station (about 2 hours), then a 20-minute bus into Gyeongju centre. From Busan it is just 30 minutes by KTX to Singyeongju or about 75 minutes by direct intercity bus. Gyeongju has no airport — the nearest is Busan’s Gimhae (PUS).
How do you get around Gyeongju?
Gyeongju’s historic centre is compact and best explored on foot or by rented bike (~₩10,000/day), which links the tombs, Wolji Pond and Cheomseongdae. City buses 10 and 11 run out to Bulguksa and Seokguram, and cheap taxis cover the Bomun Lake resort area and the hilltop temples.
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