There are 11 ways to get from Mokpo to Golgulsa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Sejong
best- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Mokpo
- Take the train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX Seoul
5h 11m₩92,182–155,177Bus via Busan
cheapest- Take the bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
7h 36m₩55,700–84,100Bus
- Take the bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
5h 38m₩56,700–84,230Drive 371.4 km
- Drive from Mokpo to Golgulsacar 371.4 km
4h 31m₩63,213–91,307Train to Gwangju, fly to Pohang
- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO)plane KWJ - KPO
6h 33m₩144,814–242,269Train
- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Busan Stationtrain S-Train Mokpo
- Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX Busan
7h 9m₩70,500–146,591Train to Gwangju, fly to Ulsan Airport
- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane KWJ - USN
5h 30m₩140,814–299,269Train to Gwangju, fly to Daegu International Airport, train
- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane KWJ - TAE
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
6h 18m₩174,014–366,269Bus to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, fly to Ulsan Airport
- Take the bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane RSU - USN
8h 7m₩120,115–292,300Train to Gwangju, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane KWJ - PUS
- Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
7h 15m₩133,814–287,269Train to Gimpo International Airport, fly to Ulsan Airport
- Take the train from Mokpo Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane GMP - USN
5h 34m₩144,879–269,091
Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mokpo to Golgulsa is to bus via Busan which costs ₩55,000 - ₩85,000 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mokpo to Golgulsa is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₩60,000 - ₩95,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mokpo to Golgulsa. However, there are services departing from Mokpo Bus Terminal and arriving at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Mokpo station to Golgulsa station. However, there are services departing from Mokpo Station and arriving at Gyeongju Station via Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Mokpo and Golgulsa is 525 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.
The best way to get from Mokpo to Golgulsa without a car is to train via Sejong which takes 5h 11m and costs ₩90,000 - ₩160,000.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Mokpo to Golgulsa, including transfers.
Mokpo to Golgulsa bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Mokpo Bus Terminal station.
Mokpo to Golgulsa train services, operated by Korail, depart from Mokpo Station.
The best way to get from Mokpo to Golgulsa is to train via Sejong which takes 5h 11m and costs ₩90,000 - ₩160,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩55,000 - ₩85,000 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Mokpo, South Korea and Golgulsa, South Korea?
You can take a train from Mokpo Station to Golgulsa via Osong Station and Gyeongju Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Golgulsa via Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal, Dongdaegu Terminal, and Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩150,000–430,000
Flights from Gwangju to Pohang via Gimpo International Airport, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–160,000
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–350,000
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩100,000–220,000
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Cheju, Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩100,000–220,000
Flights from Gwangju to Daegu International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩100,000–600,000
Flights from Gwangju to Daegu International Airport via Gimpo International Airport, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₩100,000–180,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩130,000–350,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩95,000–300,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Cheju, Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩150,000–470,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₩170,000–550,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₩90,000–160,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩90,000–160,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–240,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–220,000
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩230,000–550,000
Flights from Gwangju to Daegu International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩300,000–750,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–210,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩230,000–550,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–290,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–250,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩150,000–430,000
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–220,000
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–350,000
Flights from Gwangju to Daegu International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩210,000–600,000
Flights from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport to Ulsan Airport via Gimpo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩130,000–350,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–240,000
- Website
- jejuair.net
Flights from Gwangju to Daegu International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩85,000–270,000
Flights from Gwangju to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩60,000–190,000
- Website
- en.airbusan.com
Flights from Gwangju to Ulsan Airport via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–220,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Mokpo Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩31,000–65,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩31,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩44,000–65,000
- Economy Class
- ₩42,491
Train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–48,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩34,000–48,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩9,000–13,000
- First Class
- ₩10,000–16,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₩33,000–80,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩37,000–50,000
- First Class
- ₩50,000–80,000
Train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–19,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩9,000–13,000
- First Class
- ₩10,000–16,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩9,000–13,000
- First Class
- ₩10,000–16,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,200–12,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩7,500–10,000
- First Class
- ₩7,500–12,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–16,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩9,000–13,000
- First Class
- ₩10,000–16,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangmyeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩38,000–80,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩38,000–55,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–80,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Mokpo Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩37,000–47,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩37,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–65,000
Train from Osong Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–43,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩29,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩42,000–50,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–36,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩10,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–28,000
Train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–37,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩12,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–30,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–36,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩10,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–28,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–36,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩10,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–28,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–35,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩8,000–35,000
- First Class
- ₩12,000–25,000
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–36,000
- Website
- SRT
- Standard Class
- ₩10,000–36,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–28,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,400–5,500
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩4,400–5,500
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,400–5,500
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩4,400–5,500
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,400–5,500
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩4,400–5,500
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩3,200–3,500
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩3,200–3,500
Train from Mokpo Station to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩4,400–5,500
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩4,400–5,500
- 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
- ₩7,000–13,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Yeocheon Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–23,300
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Premium Intercity
- ₩23,300
- General
- ₩18,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–24,000
- Economy
- ₩14,000–18,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- Bus Tago
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩6,500–9,000
Bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩28,200–47,600
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩32,000–42,000
- Premium Excellence
- ₩47,600
- Premium Intercity
- ₩36,600
- General
- ₩28,200
Bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–12,000
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩9,000–12,000
Bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,000–13,382
- Website
- Bus Tago
- Road
- ₩9,000–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mokpo to Golgulsa bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Mokpo to Golgulsa train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mokpo to Golgulsa is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Mokpo to Golgulsa.
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