How to travel from Tongyeong to Mokpo, South Korea

The distance between Tongyeong and Mokpo is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tongyeong to Mokpo by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal and then to Mokpo.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then take the train to Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩74,695($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mokpo.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tongyeong and Mokpo

There are several options for getting from Tongyeong to Mokpo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Tongyeong and Mokpo is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Tongyeong and Mokpo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tongyeong to Mokpo is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Tongyeong and Mokpo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tongyeong and Mokpo. We recommend that you drive to Mokpo. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tongyeong and Mokpo. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tongyeong to Mokpo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan Sasang Bus Terminal. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Tongyeong and Mokpo. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tongyeong to Mokpo. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then take the train to Osong Station and then to Mokpo Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Tongyeong and Mokpo. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tongyeong to Mokpo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₩74,695 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tongyeong and Mokpo

Transport options from Tongyeong to Mokpo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
₩52,415($40)
every 2 hours388km (241 miles)
Bus via Busan Sasang Bus Terminal6h 50m
₩48,485($37)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
₩74,695($57)
every 2 hours654km (406 miles)
Bus to Jinju, train5h 25m
₩31,450($24)
once daily333km (207 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩47,175($36)
on demand243km (151 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