How to travel from Gumi to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Mokpo is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gumi 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩229,325($175)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Mokpo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Gumi and Mokpo is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Gumi 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 Gumi to Mokpo is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Mokpo. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gumi to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gumi and Mokpo. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Gumi and Mokpo. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gumi and Mokpo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Gumi and Mokpo. The distance is around 315km (196 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 Gumi to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Mokpo

Transport options from Gumi to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
₩38,005($29)
every 2 hours395km (245 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 40m
₩229,325($175)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
₩31,450($24)
every 20 mins343km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 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