There are 5 ways to get from Daejeon to Ulsan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX Seoul
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Stationtrain KTX-Eum Gangneung / ...
2h 27m₩23,286–51,113Bus
- Take the bus from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
4h 20m₩29,898–42,527Drive 243 km
- Drive from Daejeon to Ulsancar 243 km
3h 7m₩50,853–73,454Train, fly
- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane GMP - USN
4h 9m₩115,686–194,321Train, line 5001 bus
- Take the train from Daejeon Station to Ulsan Stationtrain SRT Suseo
- Take the bus from KTX Ulsan Station to City Hallbus 5001
2h 28m₩26,836–49,836
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ulsan Airport (USN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daejeon to Ulsan is to bus which costs ₩29,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Daejeon to Ulsan is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩55,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daejeon to Ulsan. However, there are services departing from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal and arriving at Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal via Masan Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Daejeon station to Ulsan station. However, there are services departing from Tanbang Station and arriving at Taehwagang Station via Daejeon Station and Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Daejeon and Ulsan is 224 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Ulsan without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩55,000.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Daejeon to Ulsan, including transfers.
Daejeon to Ulsan bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal station.
Daejeon to Ulsan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Daejeon Station.
The best way to get from Daejeon to Ulsan is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ₩23,000 - ₩55,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩29,000 - ₩43,000 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Daejeon, South Korea and Ulsan, South Korea?
You can take a subway from Tanbang Station to Taehwagang Station via Daejeon Station, Daejeon Station, and Gyeongju Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal via Masan Intercity Bus Terminal in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–130,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩90,000–120,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Daejeon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- 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
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩6,500–9,500
- First Class
- ₩6,500–10,000
Train from Daejeon Station to Gwangmyeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–32,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩16,000–23,000
- First Class
- ₩22,000–32,000
Train from Daejeon Station to Ulsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–47,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩23,000–32,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–47,000
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- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Daejeon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩24,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩35,000–44,000
Train from Daejeon Station to Ulsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩28,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩41,000–49,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩2,700–3,100
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩2,700–3,100
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Daejeon Complex Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩21,000–30,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1688 3233
- Website
- masantr.com
Bus from Masan Intercity Bus Terminal to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- masantr.com
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Website
- its.ulsan.kr
Bus from KTX Ulsan Station to City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩3,166
- Schedules at
- its.ulsan.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Daejeon to Ulsan bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Masan Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Daejeon to Ulsan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gyeongju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daejeon to Ulsan is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Daejeon to Ulsan.
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