The distance between Ulsan and Jeonju is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ulsan to Jeonju by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station then Osong Station and then to Jeonju Station.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jeonju.
Ko Bus
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There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Jeonju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).
The distance between Ulsan and Jeonju is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Ulsan and Jeonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Jeonju is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Ulsan and Jeonju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ulsan and Jeonju. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Ko Bus and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Ulsan and Jeonju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulsan to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station then Osong Station and then to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ulsan and Jeonju. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Jeonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | ₩44,555($34) | every 3 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ₩32,760($25) | hourly | 300km (186 miles) |
Bus via Masan | 5hrs | ₩22,275($17) | every 3 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | ₩57,660($44) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
Suseo High Speed Railway
Ko Bus
The following major airports near Jeonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.