How to travel from Mokpo to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Mokpo and Jeonju is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mokpo to Jeonju 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 JeonjuMokpo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

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

Nangman Call

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mokpo and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Mokpo to Jeonju 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩22,275 ($17).

The distance between Mokpo and Jeonju is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Mokpo and Jeonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mokpo to Jeonju is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩22,275 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Mokpo and Jeonju, 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 Mokpo and Jeonju. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mokpo to Jeonju. 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 20m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Mokpo and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mokpo and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 30m.

Jeonbuk Express, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Mokpo and Jeonju. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Mokpo to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Iksan Station and then to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 155km (96 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 Mokpo to Jeonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mokpo and Jeonju

Transport options from Mokpo to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
₩22,275($17)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩14,415($11)
every 4 hours156km (97 miles)
Bus via Gwangju2h 35m
₩19,655($15)
every 4 hours170km (105 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩24,900($19)
on demand155km (96 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju