Step 1: Take the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) to Seoul Station
Exit the Arrivals Hall (you will be on the 1F)
Look up and find the blue or yellow signs that say "Airport Railroad" or "AREX"
Take the nearest escalator or elevator down to the basement floor (B1)
Follow the signs along the moving walkway toward the "Transportation Center"
You will see the AREX ticket machines and gates on B1. There are two types of AREX trains. If you want the non-stop train to Seoul Station, buy the "Express Train" ticket (Orange gate, KRW 13,000). If you want the regular train, buy the "All-Stop Train" ticket (Blue gate, from T1: KRW 4,750 / from T2: KRW 5,350).
Step 2: Transfer to KTX at Seoul Station
Follow the signs to the main KTX lobby (2F) to buy your ticket to Gyeongju (Economy class: KRW 49,300 / First class: KRW 69,000). Highly recommend booking your KTX tickets in advance on the official Korail website.
Take a KTX train bound for Gyeongju Station (경주역)
Step 3: Arrival at Gyeongju Station (경주역) and Take a Taxi to Hilton Gyeongju (Final Destination)
Exit the station building and head to the taxi stand right outside
It takes about 25 minutes by taxi, Gyeongju applies a 'multiple surcharge' for long distances from the station, so the fare might feel a bit expensive (around KRW 25,000-30,000).
Step 1: Buy a Ticket and Board the Bus
Buy an intercity(limousine) bus ticket bound for Gyeongju at the ticket booths or kiosks located at either terminal:
- Terminal 1 (T1): Indoor ticket offices (1F, next to Gates 4 and 9) or Outdoor ticket booths (next to Gates 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13)
- Terminal 2 (T2): Transportation Center (B1 Floor)
Board the bus at the designated platform:[T1] # 11A (1F, outdoor) / [T2] # 2 (B1)
* Look for the destination name "Gyeongju / Pohang" written in English and Korean (경주 / 포항) on the front of the bus.
Step 2: Arrival at Gyeongju Intercity/Express Bus Terminal and Take a Taxi to Hilton Gyeongju
Once you walk out through the main exit of the terminal, you will see the taxi stand right in front of you.
It takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and the taxi fare will be around 12,000 to 15,000 won depending on traffic.