How to travel from Ulsan to Jeongeup, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Jeongeup is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ulsan to Jeongeup by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. 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 Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩245,050($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station then Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu then Gwangju and then to Jeongeup.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to KTX Ulsan Station then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Jeongeup

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Jeongeup by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩245,050 ($185).

The distance between Ulsan and Jeongeup is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Ulsan and Jeongeup by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Jeongeup is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩245,050 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Jeongeup, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station, Osong Station and Jeongeup Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Ulsan and Jeongeup. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Jeongeup. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu, Gwangju and Jeongeup. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Ulsan and Jeongeup. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 40m 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 Jeongeup. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Jeongeup. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩58,970 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Jeongeup

Transport options from Ulsan to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
₩245,050($185)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 15m
₩343,335($260)
on demand703km (437 miles)
Train
2h 45m
₩58,970($45)
every 2 hours414km (258 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
₩48,485($37)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Bus via Masan6h 20m
₩40,625($31)
every 3 hours356km (221 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
₩53,730($41)
every 3 hours366km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩66,830($51)
on demand344km (214 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup