How to travel from Jeonju to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Mokpo is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mokpo.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mokpo.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Mokpo by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩22,275 ($17).

The distance between Jeonju and Mokpo is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Jeonju and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Mokpo is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩22,275 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Mokpo. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeonju to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jeonju and Mokpo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Jeonju and Mokpo. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jeonju and Mokpo with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Jeonju and Mokpo. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Jeonju and Mokpo. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Mokpo

Transport options from Jeonju to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
₩22,275($17)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
₩14,415($11)
hourly157km (98 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand156km (97 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩24,900($19)
on demand156km (97 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