The distance between Suwon and Ulsan is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Suwon 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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Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).
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Take the train to Daejeon Station then Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.
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Take the bus to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Suwon to Ulsan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩108,765 ($83).
The distance between Suwon and Ulsan is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Suwon and Ulsan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Suwon to Ulsan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩108,765 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Ulsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Suwon and Ulsan. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Suwon 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 2h 45m.
Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suwon and Ulsan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Suwon and Ulsan. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Ulsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yongin and Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Ko Bus run regular bus services between Suwon and Ulsan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon 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 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Suwon and Ulsan. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Ulsan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 1h 50m | ₩108,765($83) | every 30 mins | 381km (237 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | ₩56,350($43) | hourly | 453km (281 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 40m | ₩807,230($615) | hourly | 474km (295 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 15m | ₩103,525($79) | hourly | 447km (278 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | ₩36,690($28) | hourly | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | ₩39,315($30) | hourly | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | ₩68,145($52) | on demand | 349km (217 miles) |
Ulsan Metropolitan City
Taehwa Airport Limousine
TxBus
bus Tago
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
Jin Air
Air Busan
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Ulsan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.