How to travel from Sejong to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Sejong and Ulsan is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sejong 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩114,010($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sejong and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Sejong to Ulsan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Sejong and Ulsan is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Sejong 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 Sejong to Ulsan is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩26,210 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Sejong and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sejong and Ulsan. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sejong to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Singyeongju Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Sejong and Ulsan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Sejong and Ulsan. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sejong to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Sejong and Ulsan. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sejong to Ulsan. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Sejong and Ulsan. The distance is around 265km (165 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 Sejong to Ulsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sejong and Ulsan

Transport options from Sejong to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩26,210($20)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩114,010($87)
hourly469km (291 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
₩61,590($47)
hourly540km (336 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩30,140($23)
hourly305km (190 miles)
Bus to Ulsan4h 45m
₩31,450($24)
once daily274km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand265km (165 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