Day trip from Gwangju to Ulsan
Ulsan lies 222 km (138 mi) east of Gwangju, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 222 km (138 mi) apart, Ulsan is a realistic day trip from Gwangju: about 3 h 37 min each way by road.
| Gwangju | Ulsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 1.4 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ulsan
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Staying in Ulsan
Our booking partner lists 232 places to stay in Ulsan. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (154), and 1 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,709 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ulsan
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Common questions
How far is Ulsan from Gwangju?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, east of Gwangju; by road roughly 271 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Ulsan by road?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gwangju and Ulsan?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ulsan?
Our booking partner lists 232 places to stay in Ulsan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.