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Travel leg · Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan

Gyeongju to Busan

Gyeongju and Busan sit about 76 km (47 mi) apart in a straight line, with Busan to the south. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan itinerary, a 9-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route
Gyeongju, where this leg starts
From · Gyeongju
Busan, where this leg ends
To · Busan
Straight-line distance
76 km · 47 mi
Est. road distance
92–107 km
Est. drive time
1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min
Direction
Heading south
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By train

Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.

By car

Driving is an estimated 92–107 km (57–66 mi) and 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.

KTX trains link Seoul to Gyeongju (Singyeongju Station) in about 2 hours and Gyeongju to Busan in about 30 minutes. Seoul and Busan have excellent subways; in Gyeongju use city buses, taxis or rent a bike.

Open Gyeongju → Busan directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Busan

Korea's port city of beaches, seafood markets and hillside neighborhoods. Stay 3 days.

Before you leave Gyeongju

The open-air museum of the Silla kingdom, full of tombs, temples and bike paths. Stay 2 days.

On this curated route

Where Gyeongju → Busan sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Busan to Gyeongju is the same 76 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in December, when Busan averages highs 4°C warmer than Gyeongju. Over a year, Busan gets about 330 mm more rain.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Gyeongju and Busan
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Gyeongju high5°7°12°17°22°25°27°28°24°20°14°7°
Busan high8°10°12°15°18°21°24°27°24°21°16°11°
Gyeongju rain3645619595126226192158734634
Busan rain395887138148177287224187815441

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Busan month guides.

Gyeongju to Busan: questions travelers ask

How far is Gyeongju from Busan?

Gyeongju is about 76 km (47 mi) from Busan in a straight line, with Busan to the south. By road, we estimate 92–107 km (57–66 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Gyeongju to Busan?

An estimated 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min, assuming 92–107 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.

Which itineraries include the trip from Gyeongju to Busan?

Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan itinerary includes this leg. Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan runs about 9 days across 3 stops, best in Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov.

Getting to Gyeongju

Guides for both ends

Busan by month

More to explore

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