How to travel from Ulsan to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Jecheon is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out JecheonUlsan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Jecheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Ulsan and Jecheon is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ulsan and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Jecheon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ulsan and Jecheon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 30m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Ulsan and Jecheon. Trains depart twice daily 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 Jecheon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Ulsan and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jecheon. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

How do I get from Ulsan to Jecheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Jecheon

Transport options from Ulsan to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
₩14,415($11)
twice daily280km (174 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩30,140($23)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩53,730($41)
on demand272km (169 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon