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How to get fromGyeongju to Istanbulby bus, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Gyeongju to Istanbul by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Istanbul (IST)planePUS - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    19h 47m
    ₺13,438–26,659

  2. Fly Ulsan Airport to Istanbul, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ulsan Airport (USN) to Istanbul (IST)planeUSN - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    26h 44m
    ₺8,399–29,379

  3. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Istanbul (IST)planeTAE - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    18h 55m
    ₺14,478–43,643

  4. Train, bus to Incheon International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4 to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus
    3. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)planeICN - IST
    4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    19h 24m
    ₺12,483–29,163

  5. Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planePUS - SAW
    29h 25m
    ₺13,321–41,460

  6. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeTAE - SAW
    31h 24m
    ₺13,361–42,444

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration17h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₺10,629Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gyeongju, South Korea and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Gyeongju to Istanbul. However, you can take the bus to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal, walk to Sasang Station, take the subway to Gimhae International Airport Station, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can take the line 50 bus to Gyeongju KTX Station, walk to Gyeongju Station, take the train to Dongdaegu Station, take the taxi to Daegu International Airport (TAE) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari.

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