How to travel from Pohang to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Ulsan is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 55min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pohang to Ulsan by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Ulsan.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩6,550($5)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ulsan.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

POS Call

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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance74km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Ulsan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩98,285 ($75).

The distance between Pohang and Ulsan is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Pohang and Ulsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Ulsan is to take a taxi which takes around 55min and will set you back approx ₩98,285 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Ulsan. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pohang and Ulsan with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 10m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Ulsan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Pohang and Ulsan. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

TxBus, bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Pohang and Ulsan. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Ulsan. We recommend that you take the train to Taehwagang Station. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Pohang and Ulsan. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Ulsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ₩5,240 ($4).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Ulsan

Transport options from Pohang to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
₩5,240($4)
twice daily103km (64 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
₩6,550($5)
hourly89km (55 miles)
Taxi
55min
₩98,285($75)
on demand74km (46 miles)
Drive
55min
₩14,415($11)
on demand74km (46 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