Transportation

Transportation Guide for Individual Participants

How to get to Conference Venue

For those arriving at the venue individually, please refer to the transportation guide below. It includes directions, public transport options, and estimated travel times.

A) Gimhae Airport (PUS) to HICO, Gyeongju

1. By Taxi

Gimhae Airport to HICO taxi route map
There is no direct transportation to HICO, so taking a taxi is highly recommended—especially for first-time visitors.
The ride takes about 80 minutes by taxi
(approximate fare: ₩100,000–110,000 / ~$100).
  • FYI. Korea’s Deluxe Taxis (commonly known as “Mobeom Taxi”) are premium cabs known for their courteous drivers and high-quality service. They are usually black sedans with a yellow “Deluxe Taxi” sign on top, making them easy to distinguish from standard taxis. Fares are about 20–30
  • When you want to call Taxi by a cellphone application, you can use application called Kakao T from Android or apple app store. You can register your credit or pay later with your credit card. https://stay.enko.kr/blog/how-to-avoid-over-charged-using-a-taxi-in-korea-kakao


2. By Intercity Bus

Gimhae Airport to Gyeongju intercity bus route map
Taking an intercity bus from Gimhae Airport to Gyeongju is the most practical option
  • Bus stop location: Gate 4 of the International Terminal
  • Interval: approximately every hour between 07:20 (first) and 22:00 (last)
  • Fare: ₩9,500 ($8)
  • From Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, it takes about 15 minutes by taxi to reach HICO (approximate fare: ₩10,000–15,000 / ~$10).
From Gyeongju intercity Bus Terminal, it takes about 15 minutes by taxi to reach HICO (Approximately fare: ₩10,000~15,000/$10)

B) Incheon Airport (ICN) to HICO

AREX and KTX route from Incheon Airport to Gyeongju
There is no direct public transportation from Incheon International Airport to HICO. Participants must first take the AREX train to Seoul Station, then transfer to a KTX train Bound for Gyeongju

Total travel time: approximately 3 hr 20 min.
  1. 1) Incheon Airport to Seoul Station via Airport Railroad Express Trains (AREX)
    Interval: approximately every 40 minutes (05:15–22:40)
    Fare: ₩13,000 ($10)
    Travel time: 43 min (Terminal 1) / 51 min (Terminal 2)
  2. 2) Seoul Station to Gyeongju Station Via KTX (Korean Train Express)
    Interval: approximately every hour (05:13–21:33)
    Fare: ₩49,300 ($43) for Standard Class
    Travel time: about 2 hours
    Reservation: KORAIL (KTX) booking
    FYI: KTX First Class offers wider seats, extra legroom, and on some routes complimentary water/snacks. Fares are approximately 1.4× higher than Standard Class.
  3. 3) Gyeongju Train Station To Hilton Hotel
    Pickup location: main taxi stand in front of Gyeongju Station
    Fare: ₩27,000–35,000 ($20–30)
    Travel time: 25–30 min
* Google Maps is available in Korea, but with some limitations. We recommend using Kakao Map (https://map.kakao.com) or Naver Map (https://map.naver.com/) instead.