How to travel from Gyeongju to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Mokpo is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩214,910($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Mokpo by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩214,910 ($165).

The distance between Gyeongju and Mokpo is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Gyeongju and Mokpo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Mokpo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩214,910 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju 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

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Mokpo. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Mokpo. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju 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 30m.

bus Tago, TxBus, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Mokpo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Mokpo. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 3h 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 Gyeongju and Mokpo. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Mokpo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Mokpo

Transport options from Gyeongju to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩214,910($165)
hourly677km (421 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
₩145,460($110)
hourly754km (469 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩35,380($27)
every 20 mins350km (218 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu5hrs
₩36,690($28)
every 30 mins348km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
₩57,660($44)
on demand356km (221 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