How to travel from Ulsan to Incheon, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Incheon is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ulsan to Incheon by plane, subway, bus, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Incheon City Hall Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩110,075($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Dongdaegu

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Incheon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Incheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Incheon

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Incheon by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩110,075 ($84).

The distance between Ulsan and Incheon is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Ulsan and Incheon by plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Incheon is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩110,075 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Incheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Incheon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station and Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Ulsan and Incheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Ulsan and Incheon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Ulsan and Incheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 30m 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 Incheon. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Incheon City Hall Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Incheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Incheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Incheon. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Incheon is to fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩110,075 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Incheon

Transport options from Ulsan to Incheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩110,075($84)
every 15 mins348km (216 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 55m
₩57,660($44)
hourly420km (261 miles)
Train
3h 45m
₩43,245($33)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu + 1 similar
5h 20m
₩38,005($29)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Bus5h 30m
₩34,070($26)
every 4 hours408km (254 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩74,695($57)
on demand386km (240 miles)

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Airports near Incheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Incheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Incheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Incheon