How to travel from Daejeon to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Mokpo is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daejeon to Mokpo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Mokpo Station

Take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance228km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Mokpo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩34,070 ($26).

The distance between Daejeon and Mokpo is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Daejeon and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Mokpo is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩34,070 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daejeon and Mokpo. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Daejeon and Mokpo with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 35m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Daejeon and Mokpo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Daejeon and Mokpo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Daejeon and Mokpo. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Daejeon and Mokpo. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

How do I get from Daejeon to Mokpo

Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Mokpo

Transport options from Daejeon to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mokpo Station + 1 similar
2h 5m
₩34,070($26)
hourly291km (181 miles)
Train2h 35m
₩30,140($23)
4 times a day248km (154 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
₩26,210($20)
hourly235km (146 miles)
Bus via Jeonju4hrs
₩24,900($19)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩36,690($28)
on demand228km (141 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