Seoul → Gyeongju by express bus, today (2026-10-02). Answers from the national timetable, rebuilt every morning; the full timetable is further down.
- How long: 3h 30m scheduled. Traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.
- Price: standard from ₩24,700 · deluxe from ₩36,700 · premium from ₩47,700 — deluxe costs ₩12,000 more than standard; night buses ₩44,000–₩57,200. Adult one-way.
- First and last: first bus 06:50, last regular bus 20:05, last bus 22:30 (night bus). Night buses: 22:00, 22:30.
- How often: 15 buses today; between 07:00 and 21:00 one leaves about every 60 minutes. By time of day
- Which Seoul terminal: Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 15. Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu): Express Bus Terminal subway station, lines 3, 7 and 9.
- Bus or train? KTX: 58 trains, 1h 50m, from ₩37,700; bus from ₩24,700, 3h 30m. The bus saves ₩13,000 on the cheapest fare. Compare
- Back to Seoul: 12 buses, first 06:30, last 21:30, arriving at Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu). Timetable
- Day trip: the earliest bus arrives 10:20; the last bus back that reaches Seoul before midnight leaves 19:30 (arrives 23:00) — up to 9h 10m in Gyeongju.
- Tickets: kobus.co.kr (overseas cards work on the site) or the ticket counter at the terminal.
BusanDaeguGwangjuGangneungSokchoJeonjuGyeongjuDaejeonYeosuAndongTongyeongPohangUlsanMokpo
Which class?
| Class | Seats | Buses | Adult fare | Usual time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | 1 | ₩24,700 | 3h 30m |
| Deluxe | 28 seats | 8 | ₩36,700 | 3h 30m |
| Premium | 21 seats | 4 | ₩47,700 | 3h 30m |
| Night buses | Premium, 21 seats · Deluxe, 28 seats | 2 | ₩44,000–₩57,200 | 3h 30m |
All buses in this schedule leave from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) — Express Bus Terminal subway station, lines 3, 7 and 9.
How often — buses by time of day
| Leaving | Seoul → Gyeongju | Gyeongju → Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Before 08:00 | 1 | 1 |
| 08:00–12:00 | 4 | 3 |
| 12:00–17:00 | 5 | 4 |
| 17:00–20:00 | 2 | 3 |
| After 20:00 | 3 | 1 |
Bus or train?
| Express bus | Train (KTX/SRT and slower) | |
|---|---|---|
| Departures | 15 (10/02) | 58 (10/02) |
| Fastest | 3h 30m | 1h 50m |
| Adult fare | ₩24,700–₩57,200 | from ₩37,700 |
| First – last | 06:50 – 22:30 | 05:13 – 21:33 |
Train figures are from our train page (10/02 schedule).
Full timetable: Seoul → Gyeongju today
| Departs | From | Arrives | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 10:20 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 08:10 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 11:40 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 09:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 12:30 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 10:10 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 13:40 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 11:10 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 14:40 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 12:05 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 15:35 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 13:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 16:50 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 14:30 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 18:00 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 15:35 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 19:05 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 16:30 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 20:00 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 17:10 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 20:40 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Standard | ₩24,700 |
| 18:10 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 21:40 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 20:05 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 23:35 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
Night buses (2)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 01:30 +1 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Night premium | ₩57,200 |
| 22:30 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 02:00 +1 Gyeongju | 3h 30m | Night deluxe | ₩44,000 |
Full timetable: Gyeongju → Seoul today
12 buses back to Seoul, adult fares ₩24,700–₩47,700; first 06:30, last 21:30.
| Departs | From | Arrives in Seoul | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | Gyeongju | 10:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 08:00 | Gyeongju | 11:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 09:50 | Gyeongju | 13:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 10:50 | Gyeongju | 14:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Standard | ₩24,700 |
| 12:00 | Gyeongju | 15:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 13:00 | Gyeongju | 16:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 14:20 | Gyeongju | 17:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 15:40 | Gyeongju | 19:10 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 17:10 | Gyeongju | 20:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
| 18:30 | Gyeongju | 22:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 19:30 | Gyeongju | 23:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Deluxe | ₩36,700 |
| 21:30 | Gyeongju | 01:00 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 3h 30m | Premium | ₩47,700 |
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FAQ
How long is the bus from Seoul to Gyeongju?
Scheduled times in the 2026-10-02 timetable run from 3h 30m to 3h 30m (most buses 3h 30m); traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.
How much is the express bus from Seoul to Gyeongju?
Adult one-way fares: standard ₩24,700, deluxe ₩36,700, premium ₩47,700, night buses ₩44,000–₩57,200. Deluxe buses have 28 seats and premium buses 21.
What time is the last bus from Seoul to Gyeongju?
22:30 from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) (Night deluxe); the last regular (non-night) bus is 20:05. The first bus of the day is 06:50.
Which Seoul terminal do I leave from?
Buses to Gyeongju in this schedule leave from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) (15) — see the "From" column. Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Central City share the Express Bus Terminal subway station (lines 3, 7, 9); Dong Seoul Terminal is at Gangbyeon station (line 2).
Is the bus or the KTX better from Seoul to Gyeongju?
The train is faster (1h 50m at best vs 3h 30m by bus); the bus is cheaper — from ₩24,700 against ₩37,700 by train. The bus runs later: last bus 22:30, last train 21:33.
How do I book an express bus ticket?
Online at kobus.co.kr (overseas cards work on the site) or at the ticket counter at the terminal. Friday evening, Sunday and holiday buses fill up first.
Where does this timetable come from?
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s TAGO express bus service (national reservation data), queried for 2026-10-02 and rebuilt every morning; fares are adult one-way. Schedules can change — check kobus.co.kr before you travel.
Source: MOLIT TAGO express bus information (data.go.kr) — schedule for 2026-10-02, adult fares; figures above are calculated from it · page rebuilt 2026-10-02. Schedules and fares can change — confirm on kobus.co.kr.
