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How to get fromTakayama to Gyeongjuby train, car ferry, car, ferry, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Takayama to Gyeongju by train, car ferry, car, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Hakatatrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry
    4. Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
    14h 45m
    ₩298,707–447,390

  2. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)planeNGO - PUS
    3. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
    8h 59m
    ₩158,707–460,390

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Takayama to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar
    2. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry
    3. Drive from Busan Int'l port to Gyeongjucar
    22h 21m
    ₩245,451–595,095

  4. Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly to Daegu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Komatsutrain
    3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)planeKMQ - TAE
    4. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
    10h 25m
    ₩404,439–1,035,893

  5. Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Komatsutrain
    3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)planeKMQ - PUS
    4. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
    10h 49m
    ₩401,239–752,393

  6. Bus to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Stationbus
    2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)planeMMJ - PUS
    3. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
    10h 16m
    ₩539,010–1,074,276

Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₩94,231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Takayama to Gyeongju. However, you can take the train to Nagoya Station, take the train to Hakata, take the taxi to Hakata Port International Terminal, take the car ferry to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, walk to Busan Station, take the train to Gyeongju Station, walk to Gyeongju KTX Station, then take the line 70 bus to Seorabeol Sageori. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Takayama to Gyeongju via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Busan Int'l port in around 22h 21m.

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