How to travel from Ulsan to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Icheon is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ulsan to Icheon 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩114,010($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Yeoju.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

TxBus

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Icheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩114,010 ($87).

The distance between Ulsan and Icheon is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ulsan and Icheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Icheon is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩114,010 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Icheon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Ulsan and Icheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Icheon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yeoju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Ulsan and Icheon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m 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 Icheon. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Icheon. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Icheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Icheon

Transport options from Ulsan to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩114,010($87)
every 30 mins402km (250 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
₩61,590($47)
hourly474km (295 miles)
Train
3h 30m
₩45,865($35)
hourly430km (267 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩31,450($24)
once daily324km (201 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal5h 10m
₩38,005($29)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩60,280($46)
on demand308km (191 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon