How to travel from Hwaseong to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Hwaseong and Mokpo is around 323km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩85,180($65)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Sadang Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance323km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hwaseong and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Hwaseong to Mokpo by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ₩58,970 ($45) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩85,180 ($65).

The distance between Hwaseong and Mokpo is around 323km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Hwaseong and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hwaseong to Mokpo is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩85,180 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Hwaseong and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩58,970 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail run train services between Hwaseong and Mokpo. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hwaseong and Mokpo. We recommend that you take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hwaseong to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the bus to Sadang Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Hwaseong and Mokpo. The distance is around 323km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hwaseong to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩85,180 ($65).

How do I get from Hwaseong to Mokpo

Compare travel optionsbetween Hwaseong and Mokpo

Transport options from Hwaseong to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
₩85,180($65)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 20m
₩58,970($45)
hourly406km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩52,415($40)
on demand323km (200 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