There are 4 ways to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Samcheok Stationtrain KTX-Eum Bujeon / ...
3h 5m₩23,000–46,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
4h 39m₩22,106–42,787Drive 202.7 km
- Drive from Gyeongju to Samcheokcar 202.7 km
3h 2m₩42,430–61,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gyeongju to Samcheoktaxi 202.7 km
3h 2m₩180,000–220,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok is to train which costs ₩23,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₩42,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gyeongju to Samcheok. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Samcheok Bus Terminal via Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Gyeongju station to Samcheok station. However, there are services departing from Gyeongju Station and arriving at Samcheok Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Gyeongju and Samcheok is 207 km. The road distance is 202.7 km.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩46,000.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok, including transfers.
Gyeongju to Samcheok bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gyeongju to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gyeongju Station.
The best way to get from Gyeongju to Samcheok is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩46,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Gyeongju, South Korea and Samcheok, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Gyeongju Station to Samcheok Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩23,000–46,000 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ₩19,000–36,000 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gyeongju Station to Samcheok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–46,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩23,000–32,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–46,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–36,000
- Schedules at
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₩180,000–220,000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Pohang POS Call
- Phone
- +82 54 252 1111
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More Questions & Answers
Gyeongju to Samcheok bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Samcheok Bus Terminal station.
Gyeongju to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Samcheok Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gyeongju to Samcheok is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Gyeongju to Samcheok.
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