Travel Guide to Reach Bomun Lake, Gyeongju

Bomun Lake is a man-made lake located in the historical city of Gyeongju, South Korea. It is part of the larger Bomun Tourist Complex. Here are the ways to reach Bomun Lake from various starting points.

Reaching Bomun Lake from Incheon International Airport

1. By Air and Taxi/Bus:

   First, take a domestic flight from Incheon International Airport to Pohang Airport. Once at Pohang, you can take a taxi directly to Bomun Lake (travel time approx. 1 hour), or take a bus to Gyeongju city and then transfer to a local bus or taxi to Bomun Lake.

2. By Train:

   Take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station. From Seoul Station, take a KTX (Korea Train eXpress) to Singyeongju Station. From Singyeongju, you can take a taxi or shuttle bus directly to Bomun Lake (travel time approx. 20 minutes).

Reaching Bomun Lake from Seoul

1. By Train:

   From Seoul Station, take a KTX train to Singyeongju Station, and then take a taxi or bus to Bomun Lake. The journey by KTX is about 2 hours to Singyeongju Station.

2. By Express Bus:

   Take an express bus from Seoul's Express Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal. From here, grab a taxi or a local bus to reach Bomun Lake. The bus ride takes approximately 4 hours.

Reaching Bomun Lake from Busan

1. By Train:

   From Busan Station, you can take a KTX to Singyeongju Station. The train ride is about 40 minutes, and from Singyeongju Station, a taxi or shuttle bus can take you to Bomun Lake.

2. By Intercity Bus:

   Take an intercity bus from Busan's Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, then a taxi or local bus to Bomun Lake. The bus journey is typically around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Local Transportation to Bomun Lake

• Taxis:

  Taxis are readily available throughout Gyeongju and can take you directly to Bomun Lake.

• Buses:

  Local buses also run regularly to Bomun Lake from various points in Gyeongju. Look for bus numbers 10 and 18 which stop at the lake.

• Rental Car:

  If you prefer to drive, you can rent a car and use navigation to reach the lake within Gyeongju.

Note that travel time may vary based on traffic conditions and transportation mode. It's recommended to check the current schedules and road conditions before traveling.