Songtan to Gyeongju - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 subway

There are 11 ways to get from Songtan to Gyeongju by train, bus, car, subway or plane

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Train Suseo High Speed Railway, bus • 3 h 34 min

Take the train from Jije SRT to Dongdaegu Station SRT Suseo
Take the bus from Dongdaegu (East Daegu) to Gyeongju

$29 - $35

Cheapest option

Train via Pyeongtaek Station • 5 h 59 min

Take the train from Pyeongtaek Station to Dongdaegu Station Mugunghwa Seoul / ...
Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station Mugunghwa Dongdaegu

$16 - $43

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Train Suseo High Speed Railway • 4 h 29 min

Take the train from Jije SRT to Dongdaegu Station SRT Suseo
Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station Mugunghwa Dongdaegu

$28 - $35

Train Korail, bus • 4 h 33 min

Take the train from Cheonan Station to Dongdaegu Station ITX-Saemaeul Seoul / ...
Take the bus from Dongdaegu to Gyeongju

$17 - $36

Bus • 5 h 56 min

Take the bus from Songtan to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gyeongju

$25

Drive • 3 h 21 min

Drive from Songtan to Gyeongju 190.6 miles

$35 - $55

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Gimhae, bus • 5 h 13 min

Take the line 1 subway from Songtan Station to Suwon Station
Take the train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station
Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) GMP - PUS
Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal

$46 - $207

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Pohang, bus • 4 h 44 min

Take the line 1 subway from Songtan Station to Suwon Station
Take the train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station
Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) GMP - KPO
Take the bus from Pohang to Gyeongju

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Ulsan, train • 5 h

Take the line 1 subway from Songtan Station to Suwon Station
Take the train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station
Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN) GMP - USN
Take the train from Hogye Station to Gyeongju Station

$44 - $162

Subway, bus to Incheon, fly to Daegu, bus • 5 h 4 min

Take the subway from Songtan Station to Seoksu Station
Take the bus from Seoksu Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
Fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE) ICN - TAE
Take the bus from Dongdaegu (East Daegu) to Gyeongju

$129 - $478

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Daegu, bus • 5 h 3 min

Take the line 1 subway from Songtan Station to Suwon Station
Take the train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station
Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Daegu (TAE) GMP - TAE
Take the bus from Dongdaegu (East Daegu) to Gyeongju

$62 - $213

Questions & Answers

Is there a direct bus between Songtan and Gyeongju?

No, there is no direct bus from Songtan to Gyeongju. However, there are services departing from Songtan and arriving at Gyeongju via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 56 min.

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How far is it from Songtan to Gyeongju?

The distance between Songtan and Gyeongju is 237 km. The road distance is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Songtan to Gyeongju without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 h 34 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3 h 34 min to get from Songtan to Gyeongju, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Songtan to Gyeongju bus from?

Songtan to Gyeongju bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Songtan station.

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Train or bus from Songtan to Gyeongju?

The best way to get from Songtan to Gyeongju is to train which takes 4 h 29 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5 h 56 min.

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How long is the flight from Songtan to Gyeongju?

The quickest flight from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Gimhae Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.

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Where does the Songtan to Gyeongju bus arrive?

Songtan to Gyeongju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Gyeongju station.

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Can I drive from Songtan to Gyeongju?

Yes, the driving distance between Songtan to Gyeongju is 305 km. It takes approximately 3 h 21 min to drive from Songtan to Gyeongju.

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Which airlines fly from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Gimhae Airport?

Jeju Air, Air Busan and Korean Air offer flights from Seoul Gimpo Airport to Gimhae Airport.

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Distance: 147.9 miles
Duration: 3 h 34 min

What companies run services between Songtan, South Korea and Gyeongju, South Korea?

You can take a train from Songtan to Gyeongju via Jije Station, Jije SRT, and Dongdaegu Station in around 4 h 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Songtan to Gyeongju via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal in around 5 h 56 min.

Airlines

Korean Air

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae

Ave. Duration: 1 h 5 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95 - $480

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Pohang

Ave. Duration: 55 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $240

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan

Ave. Duration: 55 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $470

Flights from Incheon to Daegu

Ave. Duration: 1 h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $470

Air Busan

Website: en.airbusan.com

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae

Ave. Duration: 55 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $50 - $280

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan

Ave. Duration: 1 h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $50 - $190

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Daegu

Ave. Duration: 1 h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: $50 - $190

Jeju Air

Website: jejuair.net

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae

Ave. Duration: 40 min
When: Every day
Estimated price: $30 - $1,200

Train operators

Suseo High Speed Railway

Website: srail.co.kr

Train from Jije SRT to Dongdaegu Station

Ave. Duration: 1 h 22 min
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: $24 - $27
Schedules at: srail.co.kr

Standard Class: $24 - $27
First Class: $36 - $39

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Korail Mugunghwa

Website: letskorail.com

Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station

Ave. Duration: 1 h 18 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $3 - $7
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Standing: $3 - $6
Economy Class: $4 - $7

Train from Cheonan Station to Dongdaegu Station

Ave. Duration: 3 h 3 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $10 - $20
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Standing: $10 - $17
Economy Class: $12 - $20

Train from Pyeongtaek Station to Dongdaegu Station

Ave. Duration: 3 h 16 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $12 - $24
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Standing: $12 - $20
Economy Class: $14 - $24

Train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station

Ave. Duration: 22 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $1 - $2
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Standing: $1 - $2
Economy Class: $1 - $2

Train from Hogye Station to Gyeongju Station

Ave. Duration: 26 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $1 - $2
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Standing: $1 - $2
Economy Class: $1 - $2

Korail

Phone: (82) 1544-7788 + 7
Website: letskorail.com

Train from Cheonan Station to Dongdaegu Station

Ave. Duration: 2 h 25 min
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $24 - $29
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Economy Class: $29
Standing: $25

Train from Pyeongtaek Station to Dongdaegu Station

Ave. Duration: 2 h 38 min
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $25 - $35
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Economy Class: $30
Standing: $26

Train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station

Ave. Duration: 24 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $5 - $6
Schedules at: letskorail.com

Train from Hogye Station to Gyeongju Station

Ave. Duration: 27 min
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $5 - $6
Schedules at: letskorail.com

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Seoul Metro

Phone: (+82) 1577-5678
Website: smrt.co.kr

Subway from Songtan Station to Suwon Station

Ave. Duration: 25 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: $1 - $2
Schedules at: seoulmetro.co.kr

Subway from Songtan Station to Seoksu Station

Ave. Duration: 56 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: $1 - $2
Schedules at: seoulmetro.co.kr

Ticket Vending machine

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Seoul Metro Map

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Metro interior

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Bus operators

Ko Bus

Website: kobus.co.kr

Bus from Dongdaegu (East Daegu) to Gyeongju

Ave. Duration: 50 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $4 - $7
Schedules at: kobus.co.kr

Late-Night Economy: $5
Economy Express: $5

Go Bus Korea

Website: gobus.co.kr

Bus from Dongdaegu to Gyeongju

Ave. Duration: 1 h
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: $5
Schedules at: gobus.co.kr
Book at: bustago.or.kr

TxBus

Phone: 1644-3070
Website: txbus.t-money.co.kr

Bus from Songtan to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $4
Schedules at: txbuse.t-money.co.kr

bus Tago

Website: bustago.or.kr

Bus from Songtan to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $4
Schedules at: bustago.or.kr

Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gyeongju

Ave. Duration: 4 h
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $21
Schedules at: bustago.or.kr

Bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal

Ave. Duration: 1 h 20 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $8
Schedules at: bustago.or.kr

Bus from Pohang to Gyeongju

Ave. Duration: 23 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Schedules at: bustago.or.kr

Airport Limousine Korea

Website: airportlimousine.co.kr

Bus from Seoksu Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1

Ave. Duration: 40 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $8 - $12
Schedules at: airportlimousine.co.kr

Exterior

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Exterior

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Exterior

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Exterior

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Interior

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Gyeongju, South Korea

Gyeongju, historically known as "Seorabeol", is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1324 km2 with a population of 264,091 people (as of December 2012.) Gyeongju is 370 km southeast of Seoul, and 55 km east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the East Sea. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city. - Wikipedia

Things to do in Gyeongju

Gyeongju National Museum

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.
Bulguksa

Bulguksa is located on the slopes of mount Toham (Jinheon-dong, Gyeongju city, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea). It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Seokguram Grotto, which lies four kilometers to the east.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju (former name is Anapji) is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.
Seokguram

The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government and is located at 994, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do. The grotto overlooks the East Sea (동해) and rests 750 meters above sea level. In 1962, it was designated the 24th national treasure of Korea. In 1995, Seokguram was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Bulguksa Temple. It exemplifies some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world. [https://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0822511746&id=ovWvhyLc6hAC&pg=PA2033&lpg=PA2033&dq=seokguram&sig=SnPMY9X44L7WvLBT2CKtnOQmzXU]

Places to stay in Gyeongju

$35

N Motel [MG STAY]

8.3 Very good
$105

Soi Hanok Stay

9.3 Superb
$24

Gyeongju Jang Inn

8.2 Very good
$62

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

8.5 Very good

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There are 11 ways to get from Songtan to Gyeongju by train, bus, car, subway or plane

Recommended option

Train Suseo High Speed Railway, bus • 3 h 34 min

Cheapest option

Train via Pyeongtaek Station • 5 h 59 min

9 alternative options

Train Suseo High Speed Railway • 4 h 29 min

Train Korail, bus • 4 h 33 min

Bus • 5 h 56 min

Drive • 3 h 21 min

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Gimhae, bus • 5 h 13 min

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Pohang, bus • 4 h 44 min

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Ulsan, train • 5 h

Subway, bus to Incheon, fly to Daegu, bus • 5 h 4 min

Line 1 subway, train to Seoul Gimpo, fly to Daegu, bus • 5 h 3 min

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Songtan, South Korea and Gyeongju, South Korea?

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Pohang

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan

Flights from Incheon to Daegu

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Ulsan

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Daegu

Flights from Seoul Gimpo to Gimhae

Train from Jije SRT to Dongdaegu Station

Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station

Train from Cheonan Station to Dongdaegu Station

Train from Pyeongtaek Station to Dongdaegu Station

Train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station

Train from Hogye Station to Gyeongju Station

Train from Cheonan Station to Dongdaegu Station

Train from Pyeongtaek Station to Dongdaegu Station

Train from Suwon Station to Yeongdeungpo Station

Train from Hogye Station to Gyeongju Station

Subway from Songtan Station to Suwon Station

Subway from Songtan Station to Seoksu Station

Bus from Dongdaegu (East Daegu) to Gyeongju

Bus from Dongdaegu to Gyeongju

Bus from Songtan to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal

Bus from Songtan to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal

Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gyeongju

Bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal

Bus from Pohang to Gyeongju

Bus from Seoksu Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1

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