How to travel from Ulsan to Gimpo, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Gimpo is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ulsan to Gimpo by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩115,320($88)
Operated by

Air Busan

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimpo-si.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Gimpo

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Gimpo by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩115,320 ($88).

The distance between Ulsan and Gimpo is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Ulsan and Gimpo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Gimpo is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩115,320 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Gimpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Gimpo. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Gimpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station, Seoul Station and Gimpo Airport. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Ulsan and Gimpo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Gimpo. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ulsan and Gimpo. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) and arrive at Seoul Gimpo (GMP). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ulsan and Gimpo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Air Busan and Korean Air fly between Ulsan and Gimpo. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) and and arrive into Seoul Gimpo (GMP). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Ulsan to Gimpo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Ulsan (USN) and and arrive into Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

The closest major airport to Gimpo is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Gimpo. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Gimpo. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Gimpo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₩115,320 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Gimpo

Transport options from Ulsan to Gimpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 30m
₩115,320($88)
every 15 mins337km (209 miles)
Train
3h 15m
₩47,175($36)
hourly429km (267 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₩78,625($60)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Gimpo

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Gimpo
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gimpo
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Gimpo