Since there is no airport in Gyeongju,
you need to transfer to other forms of transportation
from its nearest airports in Busan (Gimhae International
Airport), Ulsan and Pohang.
* Ulsan Airport 82-52-219-7011
From Airport to Gyeongju
Airport Limousine Buses run from Gimhae, Ulsan and Pohang
airports to the city of Gyeongju. A journey normally
takes about one hour. The one-way fare is 9,000 won
from Gimhae Airport, 4,500 won from both Ulsan and Pohang
Airport.
The Seoul-Pohang and Seoul-Ulsan services
from Seoul Railroad Station will bring you to Gyeongju.
Saemaeulho trains operate 4 times a day and Mugunghwaho
once a day between 07:30 and 21:00. The basic one-way
fare is 27,800 won for Saemaeulho and 19,100 won for
Mugunghwaho.
* Tel: 82-1544-7788
* Korean National Railroad : http://www.korail.go.kr
 (Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese)
Seoul-Gyeongju
There are 25 express services at Seoul's Gangnam Express
Bus Terminal, departing every 30 or 40 minutes from
06:00 to 18:30. The trip normally takes about 4 hours
and 15 minutes. The one-way fare is 14,600 won for a
"general" bus, 21,700 won for a "deluxe"
bus and 23,800 won for a night bus. From the East Seoul
Bus Terminal, the Seoul-Gyeongju services are provided
11 times a day every hour from 07:00 to 19:00. This
trip takes approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes, and
the fare is 16,000 won.
* Tel: 82-2-535-4151 (Gangnam ARS) and 82-2-446-8000
(East Seoul ARS)
Busan-Gyeongju
Busan Express Bus Terminal operates 12 services a day
between 08:00 and 22:30. A journey normally takes about
one hour and 10 minutes, and the one-way fare is 3,300
won for a general bus and 4,900 won for a deluxe bus.
There are also buses from Busan East Intercity Bus Terminal
giving as many as 50 services a day between 05:30 and
21:00. The trip takes one hour and 10 minutes and the
one-way fare is 3,300 won.
* Tel
- 82-51-525-4405 (Busan Express Bus Terminal)
- 82-51-508-9966 (Busan East Intercity Bus Terminal)
When you drive your own car, take Gyeongbu
Expressway that leads you to Gyeongju Interchange. It
normally takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. You might
want to take the more scenic National Highway No.4 that
connects Seoul with Daegu and Gyeongju.
Buses make an important transportation
system in Gyeongju. There are currently 50 routes running
to the main attractions in the city and the suburbs
including Bulguksa Temple and Bomun Lake Resort. Most
buses stop at Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Gyeongju Railroad
Station, linking passengers arriving there to most tourist
attractions within and around the city. General city
buses cost 700 won for adults, 550 won for students
and 350 won for under 12. Jwaseok ("seating only")
buses cost 1,050 won for adults, 900 won for students
and 500 won for under 12. An additional charge is added
when going out to the suburbs.
While it is easy to walk around Gyeongju
because tourist attractions are close with each other,
taxis are the fastest way moving around the city and
a convenient form of transportation for tourists who
visit Gyeongju for the first time. The basic fare is
1,300 won and increases by 100 won increments according
to the driving distance and time. Also, there are many
private taxis offering "taxi tours" which
guide you through main tourist attractions in Gyeongju.
The price ranges from 50,000 to 150,000 won for one
day depending on the courses and journey time. Entrance
fees are not included. Some taxi drivers are good photographers,
and ready to provide picture-taking service.
* Tour Silla: http://www.toursilla.co.kr
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