There are 4 ways to get from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Iksan StationKTX Mokpo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Guryegu StationITX-Saemaeul Seoul / ...
3h 13m₩37,352–106,353Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
4h₩17,900–26,541Drive 144.1 km
- Drive from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa144.1 km
2h 18m₩31,095–44,915Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa144.1 km
2h 18m₩210,000–250,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa is to bus which costs ₩17,000 - ₩27,000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₩31,000 - ₩45,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa. However, there are services departing from Mokpo Bus Terminal and arriving at Hwaeomsa via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and Gurye Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Mokpo and Hwaeomsa is 289 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.
The best way to get from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₩37,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Mokpo to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Mokpo Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₩37,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩17,000 - ₩27,000 and takes 4h.
Mokpo to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mokpo to Hwaeomsa is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Mokpo to Hwaeomsa.
What companies run services between Mokpo, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
You can take a train from Mokpo Station to Hwaeomsa via Iksan Station and Guryegu Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal, Gurye Bus Terminal, and Hwaeomsa in around 4h.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Mokpo Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–26,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–37,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Mokpo Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–42,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–39,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩17,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Mokpo Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩8,850–10,560
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,850–8,950
- Economy Class
- ₩10,520–10,560
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,500–6,700
- Economy Class
- ₩7,500–9,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩18,328
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩7,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩8,500–12,000
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–13,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩9,000–13,000
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