How to travel from Jecheon to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Ulsan is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jecheon to Ulsan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩127,110($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Ulsan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Jecheon and Ulsan is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Jecheon and Ulsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Ulsan is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Ulsan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jecheon and Ulsan with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jecheon and Ulsan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jecheon and Ulsan. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

bus Tago, TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Jecheon and Ulsan. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Ulsan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Jecheon and Ulsan. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Ulsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Ulsan

Transport options from Jecheon to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
₩127,110($95)
every 3 hours517km (321 miles)
Train
3h 20m
₩14,415($11)
twice daily280km (174 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩30,140($23)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩53,730($41)
on demand273km (170 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