How to travel from Ulsan to Gimcheon, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Gimcheon is around 170km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ulsan to Gimcheon by train, bus, taxi and car. 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 then Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to KTX Ulsan Station then take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Ulsan Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Gimcheon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance170km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Gimcheon

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Gimcheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Ulsan and Gimcheon is around 170km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Ulsan and Gimcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩13,105 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Gimcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Gimcheon. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Gimcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Ulsan and Gimcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Ulsan and Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulsan to Gimcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Gimcheon Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Ulsan and Gimcheon. The distance is around 170km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Gimcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

How do I get from Ulsan to Gimcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Gimcheon

Transport options from Ulsan to Gimcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
₩13,105($10)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
₩15,725($12)
hourly173km (107 miles)
Bus to Dongdaegu, Train2h 40m
₩14,415($11)
hourly187km (116 miles)
Taxi
2hrs
₩209,670($160)
on demand170km (105 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩34,070($26)
on demand170km (105 miles)

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Airports near Gimcheon

The following major airports near Gimcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gimcheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gimcheon
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Gimcheon