How to travel from Mokpo to Wonju, South Korea

The distance between Mokpo and Wonju is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mokpo to Wonju by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Wonju (WJU).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩289,605($220)
Operated by

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Train via Osong Station

Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Wonju Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Wonju.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wŏnju.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mokpo and Wonju

There are several options for getting from Mokpo to Wonju by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩289,605 ($220).

The distance between Mokpo and Wonju is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (194 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Mokpo and Wonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mokpo to Wonju is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩289,605 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Mokpo and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mokpo and Wonju. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mokpo to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheonan Asan Station and Seoul Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Mokpo and Wonju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Wonju. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mokpo to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Mokpo and Wonju. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m 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 Wonju. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Wonju (WJU). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Wonju. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mokpo to Wonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩53,730 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mokpo and Wonju

Transport options from Mokpo to Wonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
₩289,605($220)
hourly722km (449 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane3h 15m
₩77,315($59)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Train via Osong Station + 1 similar
3h 45m
₩41,935($32)
every 3 hours425km (264 miles)
Train3h 50m
₩53,730($41)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
₩43,245($33)
hourly442km (275 miles)
Bus via Jeonju6h 15m
₩36,690($28)
4 times a day404km (251 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩77,315($59)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Wonju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Wonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Wonju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Wonju