There are 4 ways to get from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Osong Station
- Take the train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
4h 52m₩59,034–145,805Bus via Busan
cheapest- Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
6h 3m₩28,785–42,126Drive 233.9 km
- Drive from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa233.9 km
3h 1m₩50,722–73,265Bus
- Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminal
6h 23m₩29,259–39,825
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa is to bus via Busan which costs ₩28,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Hwaeomsa via Busan Seobu Bus Terminal and Gurye Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Gyeongju and Hwaeomsa is 435 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩150,000.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩150,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Busan, which costs ₩28,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 6h 3m.
Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Busan Seobu Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Gyeongju to Hwaeomsa.
What companies run services between Gyeongju, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
You can take a bus from Singyeongju University to Hwaeomsa via Gyeongju KTX Station, Gyeongju Station, Osong Station, Iksan Station, and Guryegu Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa via Busan Seobu Bus Terminal, Gurye Bus Terminal, and Hwaeomsa in around 6h 3m.
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- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Gyeongju Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩29,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩42,000–50,000
Train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩19,000–32,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–39,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩17,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gyeongju Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–33,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩21,000–29,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–48,000
Train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–16,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–16,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩9,500–13,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,500–6,700
- Economy Class
- ₩7,500–9,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩18,328
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–12,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩9,000–12,000
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩18,700–27,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩20,000–27,000
- Phone
- +82 1666 5599
- Website
- gyeongjuterminal.co.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- gyeongjuterminal.co.kr
- Book at
- bustago.or.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩9,500–14,000
Bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–33,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩23,000–33,000
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