The distance between Seoul and Mokpo is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Seoul to Mokpo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station.
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Take the train to Mokpo Station.
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Take the bus to Mokpo.
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There are several options for getting from Seoul to Mokpo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).
The distance between Seoul and Mokpo is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Seoul and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seoul to Mokpo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Mokpo. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seoul and Mokpo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 20m.
Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seoul and Mokpo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoul and Mokpo. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Mokpo with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 50m.
Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Seoul and Mokpo. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Mokpo. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seoul and Mokpo. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2hrs | ₩58,970($45) | hourly | 360km (224 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | ₩45,865($35) | every 4 hours | 374km (233 miles) |
Train to Mokpo Station | 2h 35m | ₩47,175($36) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ₩34,070($26) | every 3 hours | 342km (213 miles) |
Bus via Gwangju | 4h 20m | ₩38,005($29) | every 30 mins | 362km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | ₩55,040($42) | on demand | 344km (214 miles) |
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Ko Bus
TxBus
Suseo High Speed Railway
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
The following major airports near Mokpo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.