How to travel from Ulsan to Tongyeong, South Korea

The distance between Ulsan and Tongyeong is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ulsan to Tongyeong by subway, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus via Gimhae Int'l Airport

Take the bus to Gimhae Int'l Airport and then to Tongyeong.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bexco Station then take the bus to Tongyeong.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tongyeong.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Ulsan Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Tongyeong.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulsan and Tongyeong

There are several options for getting from Ulsan to Tongyeong by subway, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Ulsan and Tongyeong is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ulsan and Tongyeong by subway and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulsan to Tongyeong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulsan and Tongyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ulsan and Tongyeong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tongyeong. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ulsan and Tongyeong. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulsan to Tongyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gimhae Int'l Airport, Sasang Station and Busan Sasang Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Taehwa Airport Limousine, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Ulsan and Tongyeong. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 50m 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 Tongyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Bexco Station then take the bus to Tongyeong. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Tongyeong is Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Tongyeong. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) 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 Tongyeong. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulsan to Tongyeong is to take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulsan and Tongyeong

Transport options from Ulsan to Tongyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Gimhae Int'l Airport + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩20,965($16)
5 times a day157km (97 miles)
Bus2h 50m
₩23,590($18)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 50m
₩17,035($13)
every 30 mins157km (98 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩183,460($140)
on demand147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩28,830($22)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Tongyeong

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

HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Tongyeong
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Tongyeong
RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Tongyeong