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The 14 Best Day Trips from Gyeongsan-si

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Gyeongsan-si, South Korea, led by Busan, Daejeon, Ulsan. The closest is Gyeongju, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Gyeongsan-si at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Busan84 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Daejeon135 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ulsan61 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Changwon66 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Cheongju-si144 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Jeonju143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kimhae67 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Pohang61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Gumi48 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Yangsan60 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Chinju92 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Suncheon149 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Gyeongju43 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Geoje112 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Gyeongsan-si

  1. 1

    Busan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 40계단문화관광 테마거리.

  2. 2

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-west of Gyeongsan-si4 hr 10 min round trip

    Also nearby: Chungju.

  3. 3

    Ulsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-east of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 울산왜성.

  4. 4

    Changwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 다독다독 동물병원.

  5. 5

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-west of Gyeongsan-si4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Gyeongsan-si4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kimhae, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pohang, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gumi, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km north-west of Gyeongsan-si1 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Yangsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Chinju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Gyeongsan-si2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Suncheon, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-west of Gyeongsan-si4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Gyeongju, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km east of Gyeongsan-si1 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Geoje, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south of Gyeongsan-si3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Gyeongsan-si to Busan

A realistic pace for Busan, 84 km from Gyeongsan-si. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Gyeongsan-si
  2. 09:50Arrive in Busan (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:0540계단문화관광 테마거리
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Busan
  6. 15:50Head back to Gyeongsan-si
  7. 17:10Home in Gyeongsan-si

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gyeongsan-si?
The best day trips from Gyeongsan-si are Busan, Daejeon, Ulsan, Changwon, Cheongju-si. The closest is Gyeongju, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gyeongsan-si?
Gyeongju is the closest, 43 km east of Gyeongsan-si, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gyeongsan-si?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Gyeongsan-si: Gyeongju (50 min), Gumi (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Gyeongsan-si for a day out?
Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 84 km south of Gyeongsan-si and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gyeongsan-si?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Suncheon at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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