How to travel from Jeongeup to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Jeongeup and Ulsan is around 318km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Jeongeup to Ulsan by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩310,575($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩61,590($47)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus via Gwangju

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance318km (198 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeongeup and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Jeongeup to Ulsan by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩48,485 ($37) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩310,575 ($235).

The distance between Jeongeup and Ulsan is around 318km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Jeongeup and Ulsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeongeup to Ulsan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩310,575 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeongeup and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩48,485 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeongeup and Ulsan. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeongeup to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jeongeup Station, Osong Station and Singyeongju Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jeongeup and Ulsan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Jeongeup and Ulsan. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeongeup to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeongeup, Gwangju and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jeongeup and Ulsan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeongeup to Ulsan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gunsan (KUV) then fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Jeongeup and Ulsan. The distance is around 318km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeongeup to Ulsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩61,590 ($47).

How do I get from Jeongeup to Ulsan

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeongeup and Ulsan

Transport options from Jeongeup to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
₩310,575($235)
hourly606km (377 miles)
Taxi and Plane3h 20m
₩192,635($145)
on demand704km (437 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station, Fly3h 20m
₩146,770($110)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩61,590($47)
every 3 hours415km (258 miles)
Train via Seodaejeon Station3h 50m
₩53,730($41)
every 4 hours365km (227 miles)
Bus via Gwangju + 1 similar
5hrs
₩49,795($38)
twice daily401km (249 miles)
Bus5h 40m
₩48,485($37)
hourly386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩61,590($47)
on demand318km (198 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Jeongeup and Ulsan

Airlines

Bus companies

Train operators

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