How to travel from Suwon to Ulsan, South Korea

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.

7 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩108,765($83)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Ulsan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Ulsan

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Ulsan

Transport options from Suwon to Ulsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
1h 50m
₩108,765($83)
every 30 mins381km (237 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
₩56,350($43)
hourly453km (281 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 40m
₩807,230($615)
hourly474km (295 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 15m
₩103,525($79)
hourly447km (278 miles)
Train
2h 45m
₩36,690($28)
hourly357km (222 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
₩39,315($30)
hourly432km (268 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩68,145($52)
on demand349km (217 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