City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Getting around Gyeongju
How to get around Gyeongju
The center is compact enough to walk or cycle; buses reach Bulguksa and Seokguram. KTX stops at Singyeongju Station, 20–30 min by bus from downtown.
Ways to get around Gyeongju
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City bus | About 1,500–1,900 KRW | Route 700 or 10 to Bulguksa; T-money works |
| Bike rental | About 5,000–15,000 KRW per day | Flat roads between tombs and Hwangnidan-gil |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Cheap and metered; useful for Bulguksa and Seokguram |
| Gyeongju Station train | From about 8,000 KRW | ITX and Mugunghwa trains from Seoul or Busan |
Ride-hailing apps in Gyeongju
A 5 km ride costs about ₩5,000–8,000 ($3.7–5.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kakao T | Works but with few cars; hailing on the street is easier |
- Hail metered taxis at the station; the bus and bike cover most trips. Late evening taxis can be hard to find.
Arriving in Gyeongju
Via Busan Gimhae (PUS) or Ulsan (USN) (PUS)
From Busan, KTX to Singyeongju about 25 min, then bus 700 to downtown, 3,000–12,000 KRW total. From Seoul, KTX about 2 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Bikes and e-bikes are common; scooters are not usually rented to foreigners.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive for up to a year with a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP plus their home licence.
- Onward travel in South Korea: KTX high-speed trains link Seoul and Busan in about 2.5 hours; SRT trains leave from Gangnam. Express buses are cheap and frequent; fly to Jeju.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Gyeongju?
No. Use Kakao T instead.
What's the best way to get around Gyeongju?
The center is compact enough to walk or cycle; buses reach Bulguksa and Seokguram. KTX stops at Singyeongju Station, 20–30 min by bus from downtown.
How do I get from the airport to Gyeongju?
From Busan, KTX to Singyeongju about 25 min, then bus 700 to downtown, 3,000–12,000 KRW total. From Seoul, KTX about 2 h.
Is Gyeongju walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Korail (KTX)
- SRT
- Express Bus Lines Association (KOBUS)
- Gyeongju City Tourism
- Visit Korea (Korea Tourism Organization)
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