How to travel from Gimpo to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Mokpo is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimpo to Mokpo by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Mokpo by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩69,455 ($53).

The distance between Gimpo and Mokpo is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Gimpo and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Mokpo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩69,455 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Mokpo. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Seoul Station and Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gimpo and Mokpo. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gimpo and Mokpo. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo 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 2hrs.

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 Gimpo and Mokpo. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

How do I get from Gimpo to Mokpo

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Mokpo

Transport options from Gimpo to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
₩69,455($53)
hourly350km (218 miles)
Train
3h 5m
₩47,175($36)
every 2 hours406km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
₩73,385($56)
on demand374km (232 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