How to travel from Jinju to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Ulsan is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal and then to Ulsan Taehwa Bus Terminal.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ulsan.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Ulsan by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Jinju and Ulsan is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Jinju and Ulsan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Ulsan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Ulsan. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station and Singyeongju Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jinju and Ulsan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Jinju and Ulsan. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

bus Tago and Taehwa Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Jinju and Ulsan. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Ulsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal and then to Ulsan Taehwa Bus Terminal. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Jinju and Ulsan. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Ulsan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Ulsan

Transport options from Jinju to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
₩19,655($15)
every 4 hours170km (106 miles)
Train
2h 25m
₩27,520($21)
every 3 hours269km (167 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
₩183,460($140)
on demand148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
₩28,830($22)
on demand148km (92 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