How to travel from Ulsan to Jeonju, South Korea

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jeonju.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Jeonju

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Jeonju

Transport options from Ulsan to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
₩44,555($34)
every 3 hours388km (241 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩32,760($25)
hourly300km (186 miles)
Bus via Masan5hrs
₩22,275($17)
every 3 hours299km (186 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩57,660($44)
on demand293km (182 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju