The distance between Ulsan and Samcheok is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ulsan to Samcheok by 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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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Samcheok.
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station, Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Samcheok by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩49,795 ($38).
The distance between Ulsan and Samcheok is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ulsan and Samcheok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulsan and Samcheok. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ulsan to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station, Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Sea Train run train services between Ulsan and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Samcheok. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Ulsan and Samcheok. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulsan to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Samcheok. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Samcheok. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Samcheok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | ₩44,555($34) | every 20 mins | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus via Andong | 7h 15m | ₩43,245($33) | once daily | 333km (207 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | ₩85,180($65) | twice daily | 672km (417 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩49,795($38) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
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bus Tago
Suseo High Speed Railway
Sea Train
The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.