What is the cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju?

The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju is to train and fly and bus which costs ₩180,000 - ₩380,000 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju?

The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs ₩160,000 - ₩490,000.

How far is it from Kagoshima to Gyeongju?

The distance between Kagoshima and Gyeongju is 566 km.

How do I travel from Kagoshima to Gyeongju without a car?

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 14h 2m and costs ₩140,000 - ₩280,000.

How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gyeongju?

There are 319+ hotels available in Gyeongju.

Kagoshima to Gyeongju - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Kagoshima to Gyeongju by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Hakata
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)FUK - PUS
3. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
5h 46m
₩161,236–487,223
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal
3. Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Station
14h 2m
₩148,202–271,216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kagoshima to Hakata Port International Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal
3. Drive from Busan Int'l port to Gyeongju
10h 46m
₩174,462–244,668
Fly Kagoshima Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)KOJ - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
8h 5m
₩218,242–438,721
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Hakata
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)FUK - TAE
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
6h 22m
₩169,436–620,723
Fly Kagoshima Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)KOJ - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
7h 39m
₩185,042–395,221
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shinyatsushiro
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)KMJ - PUS
3. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
7h 54m
₩180,315–373,326
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Hakata
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal
3. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
11h 1m
₩199,436–275,023

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

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Distance: 566.3 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Gyeongju, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Kagoshima to Gyeongju. However, you can take the train to Hakata, walk to Hakata, take the subway to Fukuoka Airport, walk to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport, then take the bus to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kagoshima to Gyeongju via Hakata Port International Terminal and Busan Int'l port in around 10h 46m.

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