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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Gyeongju by plane, bus, train, or night train

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Incheon International Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane OTP - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4bus
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
20h 49m
₩522,649–1,201,062
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Ulsan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane OTP - USN
24h 55m
₩391,449–1,247,062
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane OTP - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
23h 17m
₩713,849–2,253,062
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane OTP - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
18h 55m
₩710,149–1,420,562
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane BBU - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
26h 20m
₩760,992–2,515,992
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane BBU - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
27h 38m
₩1,114,692–3,548,492
Night train, Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2. Take the train from Halkali to Istanbul Airporttrain
3. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane IST - PUS
4. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
26h 13m
₩824,995–1,355,251
Night train, Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2. Take the train from Halkali to Istanbul Airporttrain
3. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane IST - ICN
4. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4bus
5. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
25h 52m
₩467,495–1,035,751

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

6Weekly Planes

16h 56mAverage Duration

₩445,682Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,291.5 km
Duration: 20h 49m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Gyeongju, South Korea?

Air China, Korean Air, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ulsan Airport (USN) once daily.

Airlines

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Daegu International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 50m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: ₩950,000–3,100,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Daegu International Airport via Beijing Capital, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 25m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩700,000–2,200,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Daegu International Airport via Istanbul Airport, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h
When: Thursday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–2,900,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Daegu International Airport via Vienna, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Monday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,200,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Daegu International Airport via Warsaw Chopin, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 28h 30m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: ₩850,000–3,000,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 14h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,500,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Beijing Capital, Seoul Gimpo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,600,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Istanbul Airport, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩650,000–2,200,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Beijing Capital, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 10m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,600,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Ulsan Airport via Beijing Capital, Seoul Gimpo

Ave. Duration: 20h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩380,000–1,200,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Ulsan Airport via Vienna, Beijing Capital, Seoul Gimpo

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₩420,000–1,300,000

Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 40m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩750,000–2,500,000

Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 15m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,500,000

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,000,000

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 13h 50m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: ₩650,000–2,200,000

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩550,000–1,700,000

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Gyeongju(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

Gyeongju, historically known as Seorabeol, is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, 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. 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 Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.

Things to do in Gyeongju

Draken (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Draken is a dive coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard in Gyeongju World, South Korea. Draken opened on May 1, 2018. Draken is the first dive coaster and the first rollercoaster in South Korea to feature a 90-degree drop. As of October 2023, it is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in South Korea, and it is tied for the steepest roller coaster in South Korea with Giant Digger. Draken has the fourth most inversions in a South Korean rollercoaster and is also the fourth steepest roller coaster in Asia.

Phaethon (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Phaethon is an inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which opened in May 5, 2007 to commemorate Children's Day and to renovate Gyeongju World to boost tourism. The coaster has been initially announced in 2006. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster. Phaethon is the fifth fastest, third tallest, and third longest roller coaster in South Korea, and has the most inversions on a South Korean rollercoaster as well as the third most inversions in Asia.

Gyeongju World(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongju World is a theme park in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. Gyeongju World is composed of "X-Zone," "Snow Sled Garden," and "Wizard Garden." The X-Zone has rides such as the Phaethon, the Megadrop, the Tornado, and the Exploration of Grand Canyon. There are ski sleds, adult sleds, and children's sleighs in Snow Sled Garden. Wizard Garden is a children's area with a wide variety of children's rides.

Places to stay in Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Siwoowadang(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Namuae(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb