How to travel from Pyeongchang to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Pyeongchang and Ulsan is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩136,285($105)
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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongchang and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Ulsan by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩60,280 ($46) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Pyeongchang and Ulsan is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Pyeongchang and Ulsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Ulsan is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩60,280 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Ulsan. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pyeongchang to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pyeongchang and Ulsan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Pyeongchang and Ulsan. We recommend that you drive to Ulsan. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Ulsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 4h 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 Pyeongchang and Ulsan. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Ulsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongchang and Ulsan

Transport options from Pyeongchang to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
₩60,280($46)
twice daily321km (200 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
₩136,285($105)
5 times a day509km (316 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩58,970($45)
on demand305km (189 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