Ulsan to Busan by train
Busan lies 55 km (34 mi) south-west of Ulsan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 min at the speeds typical of South Korea rail, over roughly 67 km (42 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ulsan | Busan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 1.1 million | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Ulsan to Busan
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Staying in Busan
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Busan (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 726 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (359), and 11 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 191,767 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Busan from Ulsan?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ulsan; by road roughly 67 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ulsan to Busan by train?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulsan and Busan?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Busan?
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Busan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.