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There are 5 ways to get from Ulsan to Japan by bus, plane, train, ferry, night train, or car

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  1. Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Ulsan Taehwa Bus Terminal to Gimhae Airport Int`l Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)planePUS - FUK
    3h 15m
    ¥11,186–36,216

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
    19h 2m
    ¥31,981–47,231

  3. Train, ferry, night train

    1. Take the train from Taehwagang Station to Donghae Stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry
    3. Take the night train from Yonago to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain
    32h 55m
    ¥46,201–56,643

  4. Line 5001 bus, train to Daegu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to KTX Ulsan Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)planeTAE - FUK
    4h 38m
    ¥13,311–53,691

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Ulsan to Busan Int'l portcar
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Tokyocar
    23h 35m
    ¥28,859–69,962

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,406Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ulsan to Japan. However, you can take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int`l Terminal, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), walk to Fukuoka Airport, then take the subway to Gion. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall to Tōkyō Station via KTX Ulsan Station, Ulsan Station, Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, and Kokura in around 19h 2m.

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