How to travel from Seoul to Mokpo, South Korea

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
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Train

Take the train to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated by

Easy Ticket

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Mokpo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Mokpo

Transport options from Seoul to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
₩58,970($45)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩45,865($35)
every 4 hours374km (233 miles)
Train to Mokpo Station2h 35m
₩47,175($36)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
₩34,070($26)
every 3 hours342km (213 miles)
Bus via Gwangju4h 20m
₩38,005($29)
every 30 mins362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩55,040($42)
on demand344km (214 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