There are 5 ways to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Stationtrain Mugunghwa Donghae
- Take the train from Jecheon Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX-Eum Seoul / ...
4h 47m₩30,796–69,157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Andong Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Andong Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
5h 30m₩24,934–37,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Andong Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Andong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX-Eum Seoul / ...
5h 8m₩26,434–46,700Drive 199.9 km
- Drive from Taebaek to Gyeongjucar 199.9 km
3h 4m₩39,071–56,435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taebaek to Gyeongjutaxi 199.9 km
3h 4m₩180,000–220,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩60,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Taebaek to Gyeongju. However, there are services departing from Taebaek Bus Terminal and arriving at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal via Andong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Taebaek station to Gyeongju station. However, there are services departing from Taebaek Station and arriving at Gyeongju Station via Jecheon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Taebaek and Gyeongju is 308 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs ₩30,000 - ₩70,000.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju, including transfers.
Taebaek to Gyeongju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Taebaek Bus Terminal station.
Taebaek to Gyeongju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Taebaek Station.
The best way to get from Taebaek to Gyeongju is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs ₩30,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩38,000 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Taebaek, South Korea and Gyeongju, South Korea?
You can take a train from Taebaek Station to Seorabeol Sageori via Jecheon Station, Gyeongju Station, and Gyeongju KTX Station in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal via Andong Bus Terminal in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩6,300–10,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩6,300–6,500
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–22,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
Train from Jecheon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–46,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩23,000–32,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–46,000
Train from Andong Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–27,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Andong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–18,200
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩10,000–14,000
Bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Andong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–18,200
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩10,000–14,000
Bus from Andong Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–19,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩14,000–19,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₩180,000–220,000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Taebaek Call
- Phone
- +33 554 4900
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Booking & Getting There
Taebaek to Gyeongju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Andong Bus Terminal station.
Taebaek to Gyeongju train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Jecheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taebaek to Gyeongju is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Taebaek to Gyeongju.
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