How to travel from Bucheon to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Bucheon and Ulsan is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bucheon to Ulsan by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out UlsanBucheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩116,630($89)
Operated by

Air Busan

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucheon and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Bucheon to Ulsan by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩116,630 ($89).

The distance between Bucheon and Ulsan is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Bucheon and Ulsan by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucheon to Ulsan is to fly which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩116,630 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucheon and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucheon and Ulsan. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucheon to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gasan Digital Complex Station, Geumcheon-gu Office Station, Gwangmyeong Station and Singyeongju Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Bucheon and Ulsan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucheon and Ulsan. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucheon and Ulsan. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and arrive at Ulsan (USN). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bucheon and Ulsan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Air Busan and Korean Air fly between Bucheon and Ulsan. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Ulsan (USN). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Bucheon to Ulsan typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Ulsan (USN).

The closest major airport to Ulsan is Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ulsan. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bucheon and Ulsan. The distance is around 384km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucheon to Ulsan is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩116,630 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucheon and Ulsan

Transport options from Bucheon to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 20m
₩116,630($89)
hourly337km (209 miles)
Train
2h 45m
₩43,245($33)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩74,695($57)
on demand384km (239 miles)

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Airports near Ulsan

The following major airports near Ulsan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ulsan
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Ulsan
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ulsan