How to travel from Ulsan to Gumi, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Gumi is around 157km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ulsan to Gumi 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 Gumi Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Gumi.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gumi.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Ulsan Call Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gumi.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance157km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Gumi

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Gumi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩11,795 ($9).

The distance between Ulsan and Gumi is around 157km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Ulsan and Gumi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Gumi is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩11,795 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Gumi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Gumi. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Gumi. 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 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Ulsan and Gumi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Ulsan and Gumi. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Gumi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Ulsan and Gumi. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulsan to Gumi. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Gumi Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gumi is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Gumi. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Gumi. The distance is around 157km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Gumi is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Gumi

Transport options from Ulsan to Gumi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
₩11,795($9)
hourly161km (100 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
₩10,485($8)
twice daily160km (99 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩196,565($150)
on demand157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩31,450($24)
on demand157km (98 miles)

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Airports near Gumi

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Gumi
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Gumi