How to travel from Bucheon to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Bucheon and Mokpo is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bucheon to Mokpo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MokpoBucheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩70,765($54)
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Train

Take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucheon and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Bucheon to Mokpo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩70,765 ($54).

The distance between Bucheon and Mokpo is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bucheon and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucheon to Mokpo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩70,765 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucheon and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucheon and Mokpo. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucheon to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Bucheon and Mokpo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bucheon and Mokpo. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucheon to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Bucheon and Mokpo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucheon to Mokpo. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Mokpo is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Mokpo. Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) and Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bucheon and Mokpo. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucheon to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucheon and Mokpo

Transport options from Bucheon to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 55m
₩70,765($54)
hourly350km (217 miles)
Train
3h 15m
₩40,625($31)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
₩35,380($27)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩69,455($53)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Mokpo

The following major airports near Mokpo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Mokpo
RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Mokpo
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Mokpo