How to travel from Suncheon to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Mokpo is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Suncheon to Mokpo by bus, train, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mokpo.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Mokpo by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Suncheon and Mokpo is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Suncheon and Mokpo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Mokpo is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Mokpo. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Mokpo. 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 2h 40m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suncheon and Mokpo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Suncheon and Mokpo. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Suncheon and Mokpo. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Suncheon and Mokpo. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Mokpo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Mokpo

Transport options from Suncheon to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 10m
₩19,655($15)
every 30 mins161km (100 miles)
Train
2h 40m
₩35,380($27)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩157,250($120)
on demand126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩24,900($19)
on demand126km (78 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