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There are 9 ways to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok by train, bus, car or plane

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Train, line 700 bus

  1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Singyeongju Station
  2. Take the line 700 bus from Singyeongju Station to Bulguksa

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal

Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal

  1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gyeongju

Drive

  1. Drive from Seoul Express bus terminal to Bulguksayeok

Fly Seoul Gimpo to Pohang

  1. Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO)

Fly Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae, bus

  1. Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS)
  2. Take the bus from Busan Sasang Bus Terminal to Gyeongju

Fly Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan, train, line 700 bus

  1. Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN)
  2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Singyeongju Station
  3. Take the line 700 bus from Singyeongju Station to Bulguksa

Train to Incheon, fly to Gimhae, bus

  1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
  2. Fly from Incheon (ICN) to Gimhae (PUS)
  3. Take the bus from Busan Sasang Bus Terminal to Gyeongju

Train to Incheon, fly to Daegu, train, line 700 bus

  1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
  2. Fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE)
  3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Singyeongju Station
  4. Take the line 700 bus from Singyeongju Station to Bulguksa

Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) flights

The flight time between Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and Pohang (KPO) is around 1h and covers a distance of around 292 km. Services are operated by Jin Air. Typically seven flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

7 Weekly Planes
1h Average Duration
₩50,056 Cheapest Price
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The most affordable way to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok is to bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, which costs ₩33,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 4h 57m.

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The quickest way to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok is to fly which costs ₩100,000 - ₩190,000 and takes 3h 5m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Bulguksayeok. However, there are services departing from Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and arriving at Bulguksa via Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

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The distance between Seoul and Bulguksayeok is 288 km. The road distance is 334.6 km.

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The best way to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok without a car is to train and line 700 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs ₩35,000 - ₩65,000.

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It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok, including transfers.

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Seoul to Bulguksayeok bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) station.

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The best way to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩34,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩100,000 - ₩190,000 and takes 3h 5m.

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The quickest flight from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Pohang Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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Seoul to Bulguksayeok bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal station.

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Map of how to get from Seoul to Bulguksayeok.
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  • Distance: 288.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Bulguksayeok, South Korea?

Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩21,000 - ₩32,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Jin Air flies from Seoul to Bulguksayeok once daily.

Airlines
Korean Air
Website
koreanair.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩60,000 - ₩280,000
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩80,000 - ₩290,000
Flights from Incheon to Gimhae
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩270,000 - ₩1100,000
Flights from Incheon to Daegu
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩95,000 - ₩250,000
Air Busan
Website
en.airbusan.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩50,000 - ₩160,000
Jin Air
Website
jinair.com
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Pohang
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩50,000 - ₩110,000
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩42,000 - ₩150,000
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩55,000 - ₩160,000
Jeju Air
Website
jejuair.net
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩39,000 - ₩180,000
Hi Air
Website
hiairkorea.co.kr
Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₩40,000 - ₩550,000
Train operators
Korail
Phone
+82 1544 7777
Website
letskorail.com
Train from Seoul Station to Singyeongju Station
Ave. Duration
2h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩33,000 - ₩65,000
Website
https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Economy
₩37,000 - ₩55,000
Standing
₩33,000 - ₩46,000
First Class
₩50,000 - ₩90,000
Economy Class
₩61,100
Non-reserved Seat
₩51,900
Train from Ulsan Station to Singyeongju Station
Ave. Duration
12 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩2,900 - ₩6,000
Website
https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Economy
₩4,100 - ₩6,000
Standing
₩2,900 - ₩4,100
First Class
₩4,800 - ₩7,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Singyeongju Station
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩4,800 - ₩9,000
Website
https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Economy
₩6,000 - ₩9,000
Standing
₩4,800 - ₩7,000
First Class
₩7,500 - ₩12,000
Suseo High Speed Railway
Phone
1800 1472
Website
srail.co.kr
Train from Ulsan Station to Singyeongju Station
Ave. Duration
13 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
₩3,900 - ₩4,800
Website
https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
Standard Class
₩3,900 - ₩4,800
First Class
₩5,500 - ₩7,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Singyeongju Station
Ave. Duration
18 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩6,000 - ₩7,500
Website
https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
Standard Class
₩6,000 - ₩7,500
First Class
₩9,000 - ₩11,000
AREX
Phone
+82 1599 7788
Website
arex.or.kr
Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
₩4,500 - ₩6,500
Schedules at
arex.or.kr
Korail Mugunghwa
Website
letskorail.com
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Singyeongju Station
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
₩2,700 - ₩3,700
Website
http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
Standing/Non-reserved
₩2,700 - ₩3,100
Economy Class
₩3,500 - ₩3,650
Bus operators
Gyeongju City Bus
Phone
054 742 2690
Bus from Singyeongju Station to Bulguksa
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩2,000
Schedules at
its.gyeongju.go.kr
Ko Bus
Phone
+82 1644 9030
Website
kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩21,000 - ₩32,000
Book at
https://www.kobus.co.kr/main.do
Excellent Express
₩32,000
Economy Express
₩21,600
bus Tago
Phone
+82 1644 2992
Website
bustago.or.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gyeongju
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
₩31,000 - ₩46,000
Website
https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
Bus from Busan Sasang Bus Terminal to Gyeongju
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩8,000 - ₩13,000
Website
https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
TxBus
Phone
+82 1644-3070
Website
txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Busan Sasang Bus Terminal to Gyeongju
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩9,000 - ₩13,000
Schedules at
txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Road
₩9,000 - ₩13,000

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Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Bulguksayeok is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Seoul to Bulguksayeok.

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Jin Air offers flights from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Pohang Airport.

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There are 123+ hotels available in Bulguksayeok. Prices start at ₩50,000 per night.

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The best way to get from Seoul to Seoul Gimpo Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs ₩1,600 - ₩2,900.

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