🚅 Real Korea Series Top 10 - Ep.9: Top KTX Day Trips from Seoul - Gyeongju, Jeonju, Daejeon & Andong

Explore Culture, Cuisine, and History — All in a Day via Korea’s High-Speed Rail

Top KTX Day Trips from Seoul: Gyeongju, Jeonju, Daejeon & Andong
Fast, Easy, and Culturally Rich Escapes via High-Speed Rail

Looking for a meaningful adventure beyond Seoul in just a single day?
Experience Korea's rapid transit with a KTX ride and journey to history-rich cities, cultural villages, and healing hot springs. 

Discover UNESCO sites, traditional food, and serene countryside—all in 48 hours.

Top KTX Day Trips from Seoul

🚄 Why Choose KTX Day Trips?

Advantage	Description
Speed	Reach destinations in 1–2 hours at up to 300 km/h.
Convenience	Frequent trains, reserved seats, and seamless station access.
Comfort	Spacious cabins, free Wi-Fi, and luggage space.
Eco-friendly	CO₂-efficient travel compared to driving.

🎫 Book KTX Tickets on Let’s Korail (EN)

KTX platform departure shot

📍 Featured KTX Day Trips

1. Gyeongju – “Museum Without Walls”

🕒 ~2h (to Singyeongju Station)

🏛️ Bulguksa Temple – UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to 751, with seven National Treasures

📍 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

↗️ Official site: www.bulguksa.or.kr

💡 Highlights: Seokguram Grotto, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Tumuli Park

🥟 Local treats: Hwangnam Bread, Ssambap

Bulguksa Temple

2. Jeonju – Hanok Charm & Culinary Heritage

🕒 ~1h 35m to Jeonju Station

🏠 Jeonju Hanok Village – 700+ traditional hanok, Slow City designation

📍 Overlaps Pungnam-dong & Gyo-dong, Jeonju

🍜 Foodie must-tries: Jeonju Bibimbap, Kongnamul Gukbap

✨ Seasonal event: Jeonju Bibimbap Festival in October

Jeonju – Hanok Charm & Culinary Heritage

3. Daejeon – Spa, Science & Green Spaces

🕒 ~50m to Daejeon Station

🌿 Yuseong Hot Springs & Foot Spa – public alkaline hot spring dating to Silla era

📍 Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

↗️ Info: Yuseong Hot Springs Info

🧪 Other attractions: Hanbat Arboretum, National Science Museum

🍜 Try: Kalguksu, grilled pork galbi

Daejeon Yuseong Hot Spring Foot Spa located on Oncheon-ro in Yuseong District

4. Andong – Confucian Legacy & Folk Village

🕒 ~2h (KTX to Andong + shuttle bus)

🏡 Hahoe Folk Village – UNESCO historic village preserved since the 15th century

📍 186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

↗️ Official site: www.hahoe.or.kr

🎭 Highlights: Hahoe Mask Dance, traditional architecture, river ferry rides

🍲 Local cuisine: Andong Jjimdak, Andong Soju

Hahoe Folk Village

🧳 KTX Day Trip Survival Tips

• Depart early (07:00–08:00) to maximize daylight

• Reserve weekend tickets early

• Bring power bank: outlets are limited on KTX

• Check return train times before heading out

🔎 Check Schedules & Fares (Let’s Korail)

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