How to travel from Taebaek to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Mokpo is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Mokpo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Mokpo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 5hrs.

The distance between Taebaek and Mokpo is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (220 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Taebaek and Mokpo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Mokpo is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Mokpo. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Taebaek and Mokpo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Taebaek and Mokpo. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Taebaek and Mokpo. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Taebaek and Mokpo. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Mokpo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

How do I get from Taebaek to Mokpo

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Mokpo

Transport options from Taebaek to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
₩40,625($31)
every 4 hours461km (287 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
₩51,105($39)
once daily479km (298 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
₩93,040($71)
on demand478km (297 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