How to travel from Gurye to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Mokpo is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gurye to Mokpo by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)

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Bus

Take the bus to Suncheon then Gwangju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mokpo.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Mokpo by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Gurye and Mokpo is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gurye and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Mokpo is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Mokpo. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gurye and Mokpo. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Gurye and Mokpo. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Suncheon and Gwangju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

bus Tago, TxBus, Gurye Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Gurye and Mokpo. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gurye to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then 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 Gurye and Mokpo. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Mokpo

Transport options from Gurye to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
₩24,900($19)
every 2 hours278km (173 miles)
Train via Gwangju Songjeong Station3h 15m
₩15,725($12)
4 times a day216km (134 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩19,655($15)
once daily198km (123 miles)
Bus via Jeonju4hrs
₩24,900($19)
once daily251km (156 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩196,565($150)
on demand163km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩31,450($24)
on demand163km (101 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