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How to get fromGyeongju to Kyotoby bus, plane, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane PUS - KIX
    3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    6h 28m
    ¥11,892–41,761

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kyototrain train
    15h 15m

  3. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane TAE - KIX
    3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    6h 22m
    ¥15,079–29,269

  4. Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane PUS - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    6h 22m

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Kyototrain train
    17h 35m

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gyeongju to Busan Int'l portcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    19h 10m
    ¥23,119–64,661

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥8,661Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Gyeongju to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal, walk to Sasang Station, take the subway to Gimhae International Airport Station, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Singyeongju University to Kyoto via Gyeongju KTX Station, Gyeongju Station, Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Hakata Port International Terminal, and Hakata Fukuoka in around 15h 15m.

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