How to travel from Sokcho to Ulsan, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Ulsan is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sokcho to Ulsan by bus, train, 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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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩128,425($100)
Operated by

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Bus via Gangneung

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Pohang.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Ulsan

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Ulsan by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩128,425 ($100).

The distance between Sokcho and Ulsan is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (189 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Sokcho and Ulsan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Ulsan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩128,425 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Ulsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Ulsan. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Sokcho and Ulsan. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Ulsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express 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 Sokcho and Ulsan. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Ulsan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ₩69,455 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Ulsan

Transport options from Sokcho to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
₩128,425($100)
every 30 mins534km (332 miles)
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane5h 15m
₩76,005($58)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane5h 35m
₩123,180($95)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Bus via Gangneung + 2 similar
6h 25m
₩41,935($32)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Bus6h 30m
₩52,415($40)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Bus via Gangneung6h 30m
₩44,555($34)
4 times a day386km (240 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 15m
₩69,455($53)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
₩73,385($56)
on demand374km (232 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