What is the cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Ulsan?

The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Ulsan is to bus via Daegu which costs ₩26,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwangju to Ulsan?

The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Ulsan is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩70,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gwangju and Ulsan?

No, there is no direct bus from Gwangju to Ulsan. However, there are services departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal via Dongdaegu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gwangju and Ulsan?

No, there is no direct train from Gwangju station to Ulsan station. However, there are services departing from Gwangju Songjeong Station and arriving at Taehwagang Station via Osong Station and Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Gwangju to Ulsan?

The distance between Gwangju and Ulsan is 436 km. The road distance is 283.8 km.

How do I travel from Gwangju to Ulsan without a car?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Ulsan without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩100,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Ulsan?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Gwangju to Ulsan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Ulsan bus from?

Gwangju to Ulsan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gwangju to Ulsan train from?

Gwangju to Ulsan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Train, bus or fly from Gwangju to Ulsan?

The best way to get from Gwangju to Ulsan is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩100,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₩110,000 - ₩240,000 and takes 4h 9m, you could also bus via Daegu, which costs ₩26,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Gwangju to Ulsan bus arrive?

Gwangju to Ulsan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Dongdaegu Terminal station.

Where does the Gwangju to Ulsan train arrive?

Gwangju to Ulsan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.

Can I drive from Gwangju to Ulsan?

Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Ulsan is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Gwangju to Ulsan.

Where can I stay near Ulsan?

There are 69+ hotels available in Ulsan.

Gwangju to Ulsan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Gwangju to Ulsan by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Stationtrain
3h 52m
₩48,055–99,581
Bus via Daegu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
4h 35m
₩26,916–40,743
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Ulsan Stationtrain KTX Seoul
4h 9m
₩28,082–63,909
Drive 283.8 km
1. Drive from Gwangju to Ulsancar 283.8 km
3h 36m
₩48,339–69,822
Fly to Ulsan Airport
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane KWJ - USN
4h 9m
₩114,400–237,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Gimhae Airport Domestic Terminal Gate4 to Ulsan Taehwa Bus Terminalbus
4h 37m
₩27,980–38,704
Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane KWJ - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae Airport Domestic Terminal Gate4 to Ulsan Taehwa Bus Terminalbus
5h 27m
₩100,200–210,200
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane KWJ - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Taehwagang Stationtrain
5h 39m
₩115,300–286,400
Fly to Pohang, train
1. Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO)plane KWJ - KPO
2. Take the train from Pohong Station to Taehwagang Stationtrain
7h 17m
₩141,400–205,400

Gwangju to Ulsan by train

163Weekly Trains

3h 52mAverage Duration

₩48,055Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.8 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Ulsan, South Korea?

You can take a train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Taehwagang Station via Osong Station and Gyeongju Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Jin Air, Air Busan, and two other airlines fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN) every 4 hours.

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