There are 6 ways to get from Cheongju-si to Ulsan by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cheongju Cityhall to Sintanjin Stationbus
- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Stationtrain
3h 55m₩25,189–59,039Bus, train via Daegu
- Take the bus from Cheongju Express Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Ulsan Stationtrain KTX Seoul
5h 11m₩25,485–59,866Drive 242.8 km
- Drive from Cheongju-si to Ulsancar 242.8 km
2h 53m₩47,509–68,624Fly
- Fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane CJJ - USN
4h 49m₩112,662–299,927Train
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX Seoul
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Stationtrain KTX-Eum Gangneung / ...
4h 39m₩28,026–64,041Bus
- Take the bus from Namcheongju to Gumi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gumi Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
5h 34m₩30,300–41,500
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheongju-si to Ulsan is to bus which costs ₩30,000 - ₩42,000 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cheongju-si to Ulsan is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₩47,000 - ₩70,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheongju-si to Ulsan. However, there are services departing from Namcheongju and arriving at Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal via Gumi Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheongju-si station to Ulsan station. However, there are services departing from Cheongju Airport Station and arriving at Taehwagang Station via Osong Station and Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Cheongju-si and Ulsan is 256 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Cheongju-si to Ulsan without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs ₩25,000 - ₩60,000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cheongju-si to Ulsan, including transfers.
Cheongju-si to Ulsan bus services, operated by Cheongju Bus Terminal, depart from Namcheongju station.
Cheongju-si to Ulsan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Osong Station.
The best way to get from Cheongju-si to Ulsan is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs ₩110,000 - ₩300,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩28,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 4h 39m, you could also bus, which costs ₩30,000 - ₩42,000 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Cheongju-si, South Korea and Ulsan, South Korea?
Korean Air, Aero K, and three other airlines fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sangdang Park to Taehwagang Station via Cheongju Int'l Airport, Cheongju Airport Station, Osong Station, and Gyeongju Station in around 4h 39m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Cheongju International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩140,000–410,000
Flights from Cheongju International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Cheju, Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩210,000–600,000
- Website
- en.airbusan.com
Flights from Cheongju International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩95,000–390,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Daejeon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩28,000–40,000
Train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–10,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩6,500–9,500
- First Class
- ₩6,500–10,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Ulsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–18,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–18,000
Train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–48,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩34,000–48,000
Train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–10,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩6,500–9,500
- First Class
- ₩6,500–10,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Daejeon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–42,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩24,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩35,000–44,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Ulsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–37,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩11,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩17,000–30,000
Train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–43,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩29,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩42,000–50,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩2,700–3,100
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩2,700–3,100
Train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩2,700–3,100
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩2,700–3,100
Bus from Cheongju Cityhall to Sintanjin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,539
- Website
- Cheongju Bus Information System
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Cheongju Express Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩17,000–20,000
- Economy
- ₩12,000–15,000
- Excellent
- ₩19,700
- Economy
- ₩13,500
Bus from Gumi Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩5,000–6,000
- Economy
- ₩3,300–4,000
- Phone
- +82 43 235 8841
- Website
- cjterminal.com
Bus from Namcheongju to Gumi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩15,000
- Schedules at
- cjterminal.com
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Gumi Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–7,500
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩5,000–7,500
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gumi Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–17,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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Booking & Getting There
Cheongju-si to Ulsan bus services, operated by Cheongju Bus Terminal, arrive at Gumi Bus Terminal station.
Cheongju-si to Ulsan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gyeongju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheongju-si to Ulsan is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cheongju-si to Ulsan.
There are 58+ hotels available in Ulsan.