How to travel from Mokpo to Gwangju, South Korea

The distance between Mokpo and Gwangju is around 67km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 37min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mokpo to Gwangju 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 Gwangju Songjeong Station.

  • Duration37min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩7,865($6)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gwangju.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
Operated by

Nangman Call

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Gwangju.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance76km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mokpo and Gwangju

There are several options for getting from Mokpo to Gwangju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩7,865 ($6) and will take around 37min.

The distance between Mokpo and Gwangju is around 67km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 37min to get from Mokpo and Gwangju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mokpo to Gwangju is to take the train which takes around 37min and will set you back approx ₩7,865 ($6).

The cheapest way to travel between Mokpo and Gwangju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩7,865 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mokpo and Gwangju. It typically takes around 37min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mokpo and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 37min.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Mokpo and Gwangju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 37min, 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 Mokpo and Gwangju. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mokpo and Gwangju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

TxBus run regular bus services between Mokpo and Gwangju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mokpo to Gwangju. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station. instead which will take 37min.

The closest major airport to Gwangju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Gwangju. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Mokpo and Gwangju. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mokpo to Gwangju is to take the train which takes, on average, 37min and will usually cost around ₩7,865 ($6).

How do I get from Mokpo to Gwangju

Compare travel optionsbetween Mokpo and Gwangju

Transport options from Mokpo to Gwangju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
37min
₩7,865($6)
hourly67km (42 miles)
Bus
1hr
₩9,175($7)
every 30 mins70km (44 miles)
Taxi
53min
₩104,835($80)
on demand76km (47 miles)
Drive
53min
₩13,105($10)
on demand76km (47 miles)

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Airports near Gwangju

The following major airports near Gwangju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Gwangju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Gwangju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Gwangju